Does George Washington University work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

Yes. George Washington University supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.

Is George Washington University two-factor authentication free?

Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on George Washington University is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.

What if I lose access to my George Washington University 2FA codes?

Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact George Washington University support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

How to enable 2FA on George Washington University

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Enable two-factor authentication on George Washington University to stop unauthorized logins. After setup, George Washington University asks for a rotating code from MS Authenticator App in addition to your password.

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to George Washington University and open your George Washington University account security settings.
2
Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.
Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.
3
Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.
Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code George Washington University displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.
4
Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.
Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your George Washington University account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes George Washington University gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

Menu names on George Washington University can change — the official George Washington University 2FA documentation ↗ always has the exact, current path.

Frequently asked questions

Does George Washington University work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?: Yes. George Washington University supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is George Washington University two-factor authentication free?: Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on George Washington University is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my George Washington University 2FA codes?: Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact George Washington University support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.

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