Does Virginia Tech support authenticator apps?

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

How can I secure my Virginia Tech account without an authenticator app?

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

Does Virginia Tech Support Authenticator App 2FA?#

Which 2FA methods Virginia Tech offers, and how to keep your account secure

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A Virginia Tech account holds coursework, records, and personal data worth protecting with 2FA. This page lists the 2FA methods Virginia Techoffers today, how to keep the account secure without an authenticator app, and how to recover it.

Before you set up 2-Step Verification for your Virginia Tech account, you'll need Authenticator App - Novaz on your device — search for Authenticator App - Novaz in your Apple device's App Store, tap the Download on the App Store button below, or scan the QR code.

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2FA methods Virginia Tech supports#

SMS text message
Phone call
Proprietary app
Hardware token

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

How to keep your Virginia Tech account secure#

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

How to recover your Virginia Tech account#

If you lose access to your authenticator, most Virginia Tech 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 Virginia Tech's account-recovery or support process to regain access (see the official Virginia Tech documentation ↗). Saving your recovery codes when you enable 2FA is the single best way to avoid being locked out.

Frequently asked questions#

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

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