Problem
You are unable to set up 2-Step Verification through the Admin console. You get the error below:
You must activate 2-Step Verification for your own account before enforcing it for your organization.
Environment
- Admin console
- Security
Solution
- Open the Admin console.
- Go to Security > Authentication > 2-Step verification.
- Select the desired Organizational Unit (by default is the top).
- Check the box named Allow users to turn on 2-Step Verification.
- Leave Enforcement as OFF.
- Click Save.
Cause
There was an attempt to enforce 2-Step Verification prior to the super admin setting it up.