How Australian Businesses Can Enable MFA on Google Workspace

Is MFA important for Google Workspace in Australia?

Yes. MFA helps Australian businesses protect Google Workspace accounts by requiring a second verification step, preventing unauthorised access to email, files, and business data.

Many Australian small businesses rely on Google Workspace for daily operations. Without MFA, these accounts are vulnerable to phishing and password theft.

Why Google Workspace Accounts Are Targeted

Google accounts often provide access to:

• Gmail business email

• Google Drive documents

• Shared business files

• Connected third-party apps

A single compromised account can expose an entire business.

How to Enable MFA on Google Workspace

1. Sign in to your Google account

2. Go to Security

3. Find Signing in to Google

4. Turn on 2-Step Verification

5. Choose:

   • Google Prompt (recommended)

   • Authenticator app

6. Save backup recovery codes

Best MFA Options for Australian Businesses

• Google Prompt – easiest for staff

• Authenticator app – strongest security

• Avoid relying only on SMS

Business Security Tip

Enable MFA for:

• All staff accounts

• Admin users

• Shared or legacy accounts

For Australian businesses using Google Workspace, MFA is one of the fastest and most effective ways to improve security with minimal disruption.