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