Does University of British Columbia support authenticator apps?

Not yet — University of British Columbia does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support a security key, its own app, a hardware token, SMS text message and phone call.

How can I secure my University of British Columbia account without an authenticator app?

Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method University of British Columbia does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If University of British Columbia adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

Does University of British Columbia Support 2FA?#

Which 2FA methods University of British Columbia offers, and how to keep your account secure

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A University of British Columbia account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. This page lists the 2FA methods University of British Columbiaoffers today, how to keep the account secure without an authenticator app, and how to recover it.

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2FA methods University of British Columbia supports#

Security key (U2F / WebAuthn)
Proprietary app
Hardware token
SMS text message
Phone call

University of British Columbia does not offer an authenticator-app (TOTP) option yet. Authenticator apps are safer than SMS, so it's worth requesting.

How to keep your University of British Columbia account secure#

Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method University of British Columbia offers, and stay alert to phishing. See University of British Columbia's official security documentation ↗. If University of British Columbia adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

How to recover your University of British Columbia account#

If you lose access to your authenticator, most University of British Columbia accounts are recovered with the backup or recovery codes you saved when you turned on 2FA — so store them somewhere safe, separate from your phone. If you didn't save them, use University of British Columbia's account-recovery or support process to regain access (see the official University of British Columbia documentation ↗). Saving your recovery codes when you enable 2FA is the single best way to avoid being locked out.

Frequently asked questions#

Does University of British Columbia support authenticator apps?: Not yet — University of British Columbia does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support a security key, its own app, a hardware token, SMS text message and phone call.
How can I secure my University of British Columbia account without an authenticator app?: Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method University of British Columbia does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If University of British Columbia adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

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