Information about two-step verification is listed below. Should you want to proceed directly to how to setup two-step verification, please select one of the buttons below:


CLICK ONE BELOW:
(To avoid losing access to your account, it is recommended you set up at least two of the following methods.)
SETUP SIGN IN WITH MICROSOFT AUTHENTICATOR APP (RECOMMENDED)
SETUP SIGN IN WITH TEXT MESSAGE
SETUP SIGN IN WITH PHONE CALL
SETUP SIGN IN WITH PHONE CALL TO CLASSROOM/OFFICE DESK PHONE

Two-step verification is a requirement by many governmental agencies and insurance providers to ensure institutions, such as the Lakota Local School District, are doing everything they can to protect confidential and sensitive data.


Two-step verification is also commonly referred to as multi-factor authentication (MFA) and two-factor authentication (2FA). Two-step verification helps protect you by making it more difficult for someone else to sign in to your account. It uses two different forms of identity: your password, and a contact method (also known as security info). Even if someone else finds your password, they'll be stopped if they don't have access to your security info. This is also why it's important to use different passwords for all your accounts.


Two-step verification requires at least one sign-in method to be added to your account. This ensure you are able to access your account when prompted to verify your identify. You have the option of adding one or more sign-in methods, including through:

  • Clicking on an app
  • Typing in a code from a text message
  • Answering a phone call


Before continuing, you'll need to have an idea of which sign in method you prefer. To help you in this decision, a chart has been included below:



Sign in with: Microsoft Authenticator App

Sign in with: Text Message

Sign in with: Phone Call

Sign in with: Phone Call to Classroom/Office Desk Phone

Does not require you to share any personal information or data

✅

✅

✅

✅

Can be used in combination with other sign-in methods

✅

✅

✅

✅

Allows for login when not inside the building

✅

✅

✅

❌

Compatible with both iPhone and Android smartphones

✅

✅

✅

N/A

Can be used with no cell service inside the building

✅*

❌**

❌**

✅

Can be used on a basic (non-smartphone)

❌

✅

✅

N/A

*can be used as long as device is connected to Wi-Fi network

**can be used if phone is connected to Wi-Fi calling, which can be setup here


As a reminder, the the district does not have the ability to view any of your personal information when you use your personal device for two-step verification. This includes call history, text messages, downloaded apps, social media activity, off-network web browsing history, voicemails, or any other type of data classified as "personal data".