We encourage all of our customers to use two-step verification for added protection when they log into their G Suite accounts. In particular, we recommend security keys, which are easy to use and better prevent some common attacks, like phishing.
Previously, we made it possible for admins in G Suite Enterprise domains to allow only security keys as their users' two-step verification factor. In addition, we gave them (and G Suite Business admins) tools to manage the deployment of security keys and to view usage reports. Because we believe security keys can be pivotal in the effort to protect any organization, we’re now bringing these management capabilities to all G Suite editions.
Going forward, all G Suite admins will be able to do the following in the Admin console:
For more information on enforcing and managing security key use in your domain, visit the Help Center.
Launch Details
Release track:
Launching to both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release
Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions
Rollout pace:
Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility)
Impact:
Admins only
Action:
Admin action suggested/FYI
More Information
Help Center: Add 2-Step Verification
Help Center: Use Security Key for 2-Step Verification
Help Center: View and revoke security key access to Google accounts
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Previously, we made it possible for admins in G Suite Enterprise domains to allow only security keys as their users' two-step verification factor. In addition, we gave them (and G Suite Business admins) tools to manage the deployment of security keys and to view usage reports. Because we believe security keys can be pivotal in the effort to protect any organization, we’re now bringing these management capabilities to all G Suite editions.
Going forward, all G Suite admins will be able to do the following in the Admin console:
- Restrict users’ two-step verification method to security keys only.
- Add and revoke security keys for users.
- View reports on security key usage.
For more information on enforcing and managing security key use in your domain, visit the Help Center.
Launch Details
Release track:
Launching to both Rapid Release and Scheduled Release
Editions:
Available to all G Suite editions
Rollout pace:
Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility)
Impact:
Admins only
Action:
Admin action suggested/FYI
More Information
Help Center: Add 2-Step Verification
Help Center: Use Security Key for 2-Step Verification
Help Center: View and revoke security key access to Google accounts
Launch release calendar
Launch detail categories
Get these product update alerts by email
Subscribe to the RSS feed of these updates