Google: 2-Step Verification

To keep our @cornerstonelife.com accounts as secure as possible, we highly encourage you to enable 2-Step Verification on your cornerstonelife.com G Suite account. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring you to enter a verification code (similar to a PIN) after entering your usual username and password to sign in. 

You receive the verification code through your mobile phone.

Why do this?

2-Step Verification helps protect your account from unauthorized access due to a compromised password. Even if your password is cracked, guessed, or otherwise stolen, an attacker can't sign in without a verification code, which only you can obtain via your own mobile phone. Here's what you'll see when you sign in with the new 2-Step Verification process: 2-Step Verification screenshot

Next steps for you:

  • You can use an Android or iPhone to receive phone prompts or the Authenticator app to generate verification codes while off-line. You may also choose to receive verification codes via text message or phone call.  (I personally use the text message app).
  • Set up your account for 2-Step Verification! Follow the instructions here.

2-Step Verification FAQ

Will I get phone prompts or need to enter verification codes every time I sign in?

If you don’t want to be asked for phone prompts, verification codes, or use your Security Key every time you sign in to your G Suite account, you can mark your computer as trusted by clicking the option to "Remember this computer for 30 days" after you enter your password. Do not select this option for a public computer, such as a shared computer in an internet cafe. 

The verification code is used only to sign in to your G Suite account and is not shared with any other of our company's applications.

Will my password-change?

No, your password stays the same.


What if I don't have my mobile phone when I need to sign in or have trouble with the codes?

During the setup process, you will receive codes that you can write down and use when you don't have your phone. Otherwise, you can contact our IT staff, who can temporarily disable 2-Step Verification.


I just enrolled in 2-Step Verification, and now I can't access email on my phone.

After you enroll in 2-Step Verification, some legacy mobile devices or desktop applications may stop accessing Google (including IMAP email clients). In that case, create an application-specific password and enter it into the device/application instead of your normal password. This is a one-time process--see  Application-specific passwords.