2FA methods supported by Cal Poly Pomona
Adding two-factor authentication is one of the most effective ways to protect your Cal Poly Pomona account. With TOTP support, you can generate Cal Poly Pomona verification codes directly in the Authenticator App.
SMS
Cal Poly Pomona can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Authenticator app (TOTP)
Cal Poly Pomona lets you use time-based one-time passwords, so you can generate verification codes in an authenticator app on your device — no network or SMS needed.
Security key (U2F)
Cal Poly Pomona works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
Hardware token
Cal Poly Pomona supports a dedicated hardware token for generating codes.
Proprietary app
Cal Poly Pomona offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
Cal Poly Pomona 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Cal Poly Pomona support an authenticator app?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona 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 Cal Poly Pomona support?
Cal Poly Pomona currently supports: SMS, Authenticator app (TOTP), Security key (U2F), Hardware token, Proprietary app.
Is it free to generate Cal Poly Pomona codes with the Authenticator App?
Yes. The Authenticator App is free to download, and generating Cal Poly Pomona verification codes does not require an account or sign-up.
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