2FA methods supported by University of Colorado Boulder
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your University of Colorado Boulder account. With TOTP support, you can generate University of Colorado Boulder verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
University of Colorado Boulder can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
University of Colorado Boulder can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Proprietary app
University of Colorado Boulder offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
Security key (U2F)
University of Colorado Boulder works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
SMS required to setup TOTP 2FA.
University of Colorado Boulder 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does University of Colorado Boulder support an authenticator app?
Yes. University of Colorado Boulder supports time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), so you can add it to the Authenticator App and generate verification codes right on your device.
Which two-factor authentication methods does University of Colorado Boulder support?
University of Colorado Boulder currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app, Security key (U2F).
Is it free to generate University of Colorado Boulder codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating University of Colorado Boulder verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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