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Brigham Young University 2FA Setup Guide

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Brigham Young University supports app-based two-factor authentication (2FA). Turning it on adds a second layer of protection, so a stolen password alone can't unlock your Brigham Young University account.

A Brigham Young University account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. Besides an authenticator app, Brigham Young University also offers phone-call codes, SMS text codes, security keys, a hardware token and a proprietary app. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience — and it's safer than SMS codes, which can be intercepted through SIM-swap attacks. For the strongest protection, Brigham Young University also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods Brigham Young University supports

  • Phone call
  • SMS text message
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
  • Hardware token
  • Proprietary app
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    Download Authenticator App - Novaz

    Install Authenticator App - Novaz from the App Store on your iPhone or iPad and open it — you'll use it to scan Brigham Young University's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to Brigham Young University and open your Brigham Young University account security settings.

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

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

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    Scan the QR code with Authenticator App - Novaz.

    Open Authenticator App - Novaz, tap add, and point your camera at the QR code Brigham Young University displays. Can't scan? Enter the setup key manually instead.

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    Enter the 6-digit code to confirm.

    Type the code Authenticator App - Novaz generates to verify and link your Brigham Young University account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

    If Brigham Young University shows backup or recovery codes, store them somewhere safe, away from your phone. If it doesn't, check how Brigham Young University recovers accounts (support, an admin, or another sign-in method) before you need it.

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

How to recover your Brigham Young University account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Brigham Young University gave you backup or recovery codes when you turned on 2FA, sign in with one of them; keep them somewhere safe, away from your phone. Not every service issues codes. If Brigham Young University doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Brigham Young University's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brigham Young University work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Brigham Young University supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Brigham Young University two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Brigham Young University is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Brigham Young University 2FA codes?
If Brigham Young University gave you backup or recovery codes during setup, sign in with one of them. If it didn't, or you didn't save them, use Brigham Young University's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.
Should I use an authenticator app or a security key on Brigham Young University?
Brigham Young University supports both. An authenticator app like Authenticator App - Novaz is free and works on any phone; a hardware security key adds phishing resistance. You can enable both.

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