Accessing your FIT Google Account Using New Authentication Method

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Last Updated: Thursday, March 20, 2025

Instructions

As part of our initiative to enhance security and streamline authentication, FIT is transitioning from the current Google-based authentication to Microsoft Entra-based authentication for accessing FIT Google services, such as Gmail and Google Drive.

This article provides step-by-step instructions for logging in to your FIT Google account using the new Microsoft Entra Authentication.

Go to the Google sign-in page and enter your FIT email address.
You will be redirected to Microsoft — re-enter your FIT email and password.
Set up your preferred MFA method (Phone or Microsoft Authenticator).
Complete the authentication to access your FIT Google account.
You are now also capable of using Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR).

For any assistance, please contact TechHelp.

Click the “Google Sign in” button to be directed to the Google Sign-in page.

Google Sign in

2. Enter your FIT email address and click the “Next” button.

3. You will now be redirected to the new FIT Sign-in page. Re-enter your FIT email address and click the “Next” button to proceed.

Note: Ensure the FIT logo is there on the sign-in page. This ensures that you’re authenticating through the official FIT Microsoft Entra portal.

4. Enter your FIT password and click the “Sign in” button.

5. Click on the “Next” button.

6. You will be presented with a screen to configure Microsoft Authenticator and/or phone to use the Self-Service Password Reset. You’ll need to set up at least one of the options to access your FIT account and use Self-Service Password Reset. You may choose to set up both Microsoft Authenticator and phone. The default and the recommended method is Microsoft Authenticator.

Click on the options below to display instructions.

6a. Set up Microsoft Authenticator app (Recommended)
Install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. Click on the appropriate button below for your device.
2. Click the “Next” button to continue the set up.

3. Click the “Next” button to continue the set up.

4. Scan the QR code displayed using the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device and click the “Next” button.

5. Enter the code displayed on the screen in your Mobile Device and click “Next” button.

6. You will see the Notification approved message on successful completion. Click the “Next” button.

7. The Success screen will display indicating your “Default sign-in method” has been added.

Click the “Done” button.

6b. Set up Phone
Click on the “I want to set up a different method” option at the bottom left of the screen.

2. Select the “Phone” option.

3. Select the country, and enter your phone number, then select “Receive a code” or “Call me”. Click on the “Next” button.

4. You will receive a verification code via text. Enter the verification code received and click the “Next” button.

Note: If you selected “Call me” you will receive a phone call with an automated recording, press # to confirm the verification.

5. A confirmation screen is displayed which ensures the registration is complete.

Click the “Done” button.

7. After completing the setup option(s), you will be automatically redirected to your Gmail dashboard.

8. By completing the steps above and registering your Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) method, your account is now also enrolled in Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR). This means you can reset your FIT account password on your own, without needing to contact TechHelp.

To learn how to change your password using SSPR in the future, check this article: How to change your FIT password using Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)

Accessing your FIT Google Account Using New Authentication Method

Instructions

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How to change your FIT password using Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)