How To Setup 2FA These instructions have been migrated to the Technology Services department's new documentation platform. Please refer to this link for up-to-date instructions and information regarding MFA. The content on this page is no longer maintained and will be removed in the near future. Two-Factor Authentication Methods The Technology Services department officially recommends the  TOTP method for staff - we consider it the most balanced option in terms of security and convenience Name Description Requirements SMS A temporary code is delivered to your phone via text message A mobile phone A mobile phone number entered in your RapidIdentity profile ⭐ TOTP ( time-based one-time password ) A temporary code which is continuously generated by an app on your phone A mobile phone An authenticator app such as Google Authenticator installed on your phone WebAuthn A USB security key which is plugged in to your device A physical hardware key, such as a YubiKey How to Edit Your RapidIdentity Profile         1 . Log in to RapidIdentity 2 . Click on your name in the top-right corner 3 . Select Profile Settings from the dropdown  4 . Click the Edit button 5 . Make any changes according to the instructions for your preferred authentication method below 6 . Click the  Save button Authentication Method Setup Instructions TOTP TOTP Instructions 1 . Select TOTP from the Authentication Method dropdown, then click the Save button 2 . Log out of RapidIdentity, then log back in 3 . After entering your credentials, you will receive the following prompt 4 . Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone. Select the Scan a QR code option, then scan the QR code displayed by RapidIdentity 5 . Google Authenticator will add the account and begin generating one time codes  6 . In RapidIdentity, type in the code with is currently shown by Google Authenticator, then click the Go button 7 . Success! Now you will be prompted to enter a code from Google Authenticator when you log in to RapidIdentity SMS SMS Instructions 1. Update the  Mobile Number field near the top of your profile. Ensure it is an up-to-date number where you will be receiving your one-time code. 2 . Select SMS from the Authentication Method dropdown, then click the Save button 3 . Log out of RapidIdentity, then log back in 4 . After entering your credentials, you will receive the prompt below 5. Open your cell phone and view your text messages. You should receive a message immediately after seeing the screen above. Enter the code provided into the SMS Authentication box shown previously. This is a one-time access code that can not be reused. You will receive a new code every time you log in. 6 . Success! You will now be prompted for an access code when you log in to RapidIdentity WebAuthn WebAuthn Windows Instructions 1 . Select WebAuthn from the Authentication Method dropdown, then click the Save button 2 . Log out of RapidIdentity, then log back in 3 . After entering your credentials you should receive the following prompt 4 . Plug your YubiKey in to a free USB port on your device 5 . Select the  Security Key option on the Choose where to save this passkey prompt 6 . Click the Next button   7 . Click the  OK button on the  Security key setup prompt   8 . Touch the button on your YubiKey   9 . Click the OK button on the  Passkey saved prompt   10 . Success! Now you will be prompted to insert and tap your YubiKey when you log in to RapidIdentity