MS Authenticator App

How to enable 2FA on University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne lets you secure your account with an authenticator app. With 2FA on, each login needs a fresh 6-digit code, keeping your University of Melbourne account safe even if your password leaks.

Step-by-step setup

  1. 1

    Sign in to University of Melbourne and open your University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne 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 University of Melbourne account.

  5. 5

    Save your backup codes.

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

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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