Does University of Pennsylvania work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?

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

Is University of Pennsylvania two-factor authentication free?

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

What if I lose access to my University of Pennsylvania 2FA codes?

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

How to enable 2FA on University of Pennsylvania

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

Step-by-step setup

1
Sign in to University of Pennsylvania and open your University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania 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 University of Pennsylvania account.
5
Save your backup codes.
Store the recovery codes University of Pennsylvania gives you somewhere safe — you'll need them if you lose your phone.

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

Frequently asked questions

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

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