MS Authenticator App

How to enable 2FA on Toronto Metropolitan University

Protect your Toronto Metropolitan University account with two-factor authentication (2FA). Once enabled, signing in also requires a one-time code from your authenticator app — not just your password.

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1

    Sign in to Toronto Metropolitan University and open your Toronto Metropolitan University account security settings.

  2. 2

    Turn on two-factor authentication and choose the authenticator-app option.

    Look for "Authenticator app", "Authentication app", or "TOTP" rather than SMS.

  3. 3

    Scan the QR code with MS Authenticator App.

    Open MS Authenticator App, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Toronto Metropolitan University displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

  4. 4

    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code MS Authenticator App generates to verify and link your Toronto Metropolitan University account.

  5. 5

    Save your backup codes.

    Store the recovery codes Toronto Metropolitan University gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Toronto Metropolitan University work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
Yes. Toronto Metropolitan University supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
Is Toronto Metropolitan University two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Toronto Metropolitan University is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
What if I lose access to my Toronto Metropolitan University 2FA codes?
Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact Toronto Metropolitan University support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Toronto Metropolitan University?
Toronto Metropolitan University supports both. An authenticator app like MS Authenticator App is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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