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