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