2FA methods supported by Stanford University
Stanford University offers the following two-factor authentication options to help protect your account.
SMS
Stanford University can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.
Phone call
Stanford University can call your phone and read out a verification code.
Proprietary app
Stanford University offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.
Hardware token
Stanford University supports a dedicated hardware token for generating codes.
Security key (U2F)
Stanford University works with hardware security keys using the U2F/FIDO standard.
Stanford University 2FA — Frequently asked questions
Does Stanford University support an authenticator app?
No. Stanford University does not currently offer TOTP-based codes, but it does support SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app, Hardware token, Security key (U2F).
Which two-factor authentication methods does Stanford University support?
Stanford University currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app, Hardware token, Security key (U2F).
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