Authenticator app for University of Cambridge
How to set up or enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for University of Cambridge
To keep your University of Cambridge account secure, enable two-factor authentication (2FA). This page explains how University of Cambridge 2FA works, which methods University of Cambridge supports, and how to protect and recover your account. The most secure option is an authenticator app: store your University of Cambridge 2FA codes in MS Authenticator App and generate a fresh 6-digit code every time you sign in.
2FA methods University of Cambridge supports
- Authenticator app (TOTP)
- SMS text message
- Proprietary app
- Hardware token
- Phone call
An authenticator app (TOTP) is the sweet spot: free, offline, and not vulnerable to SIM-swap attacks like SMS.
How to enable or set up 2FA for University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge supports two-factor authentication. Follow our step-by-step University of Cambridge guide, or read the official University of Cambridge documentation ↗ for the exact, up-to-date steps.
Frequently asked questions
- Does University of Cambridge work with authenticator apps like MS Authenticator App?
- Yes. University of Cambridge supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in MS Authenticator App.
- Is University of Cambridge two-factor authentication free?
- Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on University of Cambridge is free — you only need the free MS Authenticator App.
- What if I lose access to my University of Cambridge 2FA codes?
- Use the backup or recovery codes you saved during setup. If you didn't save them, contact University of Cambridge support to regain access, then re-add the account to MS Authenticator App.
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