When new users are onboarded into a school’s Google Workspace environment, the first login is a critical moment. By setting the “New User Enrollment Period” to NONE, schools ensure that 2-Factor Authentication (2FA) is enforced immediately—no grace period, no delay. This policy protects your ecosystem by requiring a secure verification step from the moment credentials are issued, drastically reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

Allowing time-limited exceptions for new users might seem convenient, but it creates a security loophole. Devices can be compromised, credentials shared, or login prompts intercepted before 2FA is enforced. By removing the enrollment window, schools uphold a consistent, district-wide security posture that protects sensitive systems, student data, and admin configurations.

At Get Set Tech, we help school systems implement zero-trust principles across their cloud infrastructure. Enforcing 2FA from day one not only aligns with best practices but also builds a culture of accountability and cybersecurity awareness—right from the first login.