When schools integrate with third-party Identity Providers (IDPs), Single Sign-On (SSO) can streamline access and improve user experience. But what happens when no IDP is in place? That’s where Post-SSO verification settings in Google Workspace become critical. If your institution isn’t using a dedicated IDP, we recommend enabling Google’s additional verification checks to protect against unusual or suspicious sign-in activity.

Activating Post-SSO verification allows Google to prompt users for extra identity checks, especially when login behavior appears risky—like access from an unfamiliar location or device. Combined with 2-Step Verification (2SV), this approach creates a layered security model that ensures only authorized individuals can access school systems, even if credentials are compromised.

At Get Set Tech, we help school IT teams tailor SSO configurations that work in harmony with Google Workspace’s built-in protections. Whether you’re fully integrated with a third-party IDP or relying solely on Google, we ensure that your verification policies support both security and simplicity—with minimal disruption to users.