Does University of California, Merced support authenticator apps?

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

How can I secure my University of California, Merced account without an authenticator app?

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

Does University of California, Merced Support 2FA?#

Which 2FA methods University of California, Merced offers, and how to keep your account secure

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

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2FA methods University of California, Merced supports#

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

University of California, Merced 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 California, Merced account secure#

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

How to recover your University of California, Merced account#

If you lose access to your authenticator, most University of California, Merced 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 California, Merced's account-recovery or support process to regain access (see the official University of California, Merced 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 California, Merced support authenticator apps?: Not yet — University of California, Merced does not offer authenticator-app (TOTP) 2FA at this time, though it does support SMS text message, a security key, a hardware token and its own app.
How can I secure my University of California, Merced account without an authenticator app?: Use a long, unique password (a password manager helps), turn on any 2FA method University of California, Merced does offer, and stay alert to phishing. If University of California, Merced adds authenticator-app support, you'll be able to use Authenticator App - Novaz.

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