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Two-Factor Authentication for

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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2FA methods supported by Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers the following two-factor authentication options to help protect your account.

SMS

Massachusetts Institute of Technology can send a one-time verification code to your phone via text message.

Phone call

Massachusetts Institute of Technology can call your phone and read out a verification code.

Proprietary app

Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers its own companion app for approving sign-ins.

Hardware token

Massachusetts Institute of Technology supports a dedicated hardware token for generating codes.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2FA — Frequently asked questions

Does Massachusetts Institute of Technology support an authenticator app?

No. Massachusetts Institute of Technology does not currently offer TOTP-based codes, but it does support SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app, Hardware token.

Which two-factor authentication methods does Massachusetts Institute of Technology support?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology currently supports: SMS, Phone call, Proprietary app, Hardware token.

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