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