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