Google Authenticator generates two-factor authentication codes so you can access resources including QuickLaunch and Google Workspace (which includes your Saint Mary's e-mail account). With the Google Authenticator app on your smartphone or tablet, you do not need a cellular or wireless connection to receive the authentication codes, making it an ideal way to verify your identity when travelling or when you are in a location that has poor cellular service (including basements and remote areas).

You can obtain Google Authenticator for iOS (iPhone, iPad) devices here.

You can obtain Google Authenticator for Android devices here.

You can update your QuickLaunch identity factors at any time by visiting login.saintmarys.edu.

1. Sign in with your Saint Mary's username and password (and complete your identity verification if prompted).
2. In the upper right corner, click on your username and select "My Account."
3. Re-enter your Saint Mary's password as prompted.
4. You can update any of the identity factors available with your current information. Click on the "Authenticator" tab to register Google Authenticator for QuickLaunch.
5. Follow the prompts in QuickLaunch to complete the registration of Google Authenticator for your account.

You can update your Google 2-Step Verification information at any time by visiting myaccount.google.com.

1. Sign in with your Saint Mary's e-mail address and password (and complete your 2-Step Verification if prompted).
2. In the left column, click on "Security."
3. Scroll down to the "How you sign in to Google” section.
4. At the bottom of that section, "You can add more sign-in options" will be listed. Click on the "Authenticator" button.
5. Re-enter your Saint Mary's password as prompted.
6. Click on the "Set up authenticator" button.
7. Follow the prompts in Google to complete the registration of Google Authenticator for your account.

Students who need assistance with setting up Google Authenticator should contact ResNet.

• Visit us! The ResNet Office is located in 011 Cushwa-Leighton Library and Learning Commons.
• E-mail ResNet at resnet@saintmarys.edu with questions.
• The ResNet Helpline is 574-284-5319.
• The ResNet Problem Report Forms are available at fixit.saintmarys.edu (and they are not protected by QuickLaunch)

Faculty and staff who need assistance with setting up Google Authenticator should contact the Helpdesk.

• Visit us! The Helpdesk is located in 011 Cushwa-Leighton Library and Learning Commons.
• E-mail the Helpdesk at helpdesk@saintmarys.edu.
• Call the Helpdesk at 574-284-4715.

For additional information, please refer to the following:

QuickLaunch Multi-Factor Authentication at Saint Mary's College
Google 2-Step Verification at Saint Mary's College
Google: Get verification codes with Google Authenticator - iOS
Google: Get verification codes with Google Authenticator - Android