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