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The University of Queensland 2FA Setup Guide

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

A The University of Queensland account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. Besides an authenticator app, The University of Queensland also offers security keys, a proprietary app and a hardware token. An authenticator app (TOTP) is usually the best balance of security and convenience. For the strongest protection, The University of Queensland also supports hardware security keys.

2FA methods The University of Queensland supports

  • Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
  • Authenticator app (TOTP)
  • Proprietary app
  • 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 The University of Queensland's QR code and generate your 6-digit sign-in codes.

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    Sign in to The University of Queensland and open your The University of Queensland 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 The University of Queensland 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 The University of Queensland account.

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    Save a way to recover your account.

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

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

How to recover your The University of Queensland account

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

Frequently asked questions

Does The University of Queensland work with authenticator apps like Authenticator App - Novaz?
Yes. The University of Queensland supports TOTP authenticator apps, so you can generate its two-factor codes in Authenticator App - Novaz.
Is The University of Queensland two-factor authentication free?
Yes. Enabling authenticator-app 2FA on The University of Queensland is free — you only need the free Authenticator App - Novaz.
What if I lose access to my The University of Queensland 2FA codes?
If The University of Queensland 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 The University of Queensland'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 The University of Queensland?
The University of Queensland 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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