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Simon Fraser University 2FA Setup Guide

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

A Simon Fraser University account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. Besides an authenticator app, Simon Fraser University also offers a hardware token. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience.

2FA methods Simon Fraser University supports

  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Hardware token
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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 Simon Fraser University's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to Simon Fraser University and open your Simon Fraser 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 Simon Fraser 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 Simon Fraser University account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your Simon Fraser University account

If you lose access to your authenticator and Simon Fraser 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 Simon Fraser University doesn't, or you didn't save them, use Simon Fraser University's account-recovery or support process (or ask your admin, for a work account) to get back in.

Frequently asked questions

Does Simon Fraser University work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. Simon Fraser University supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is Simon Fraser University two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on Simon Fraser University is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my Simon Fraser University 2FA codes?
If Simon Fraser 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 Simon Fraser University's account recovery or contact its support (or your admin, for a work account), then add the account to Authenticator App - Novaz again.

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