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Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), or sometimes referred to as 2FA (two-factor authentication), is a process of providing two pieces of identification as your credentials when logging in into your account. This means that whenever you need to access, either your CUE email, Online Services, or Moodle, you will need to provide something that you know (your password), and something that you have (eg., PIN code sent to your phone or a piece of hardware).
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Using a Hardware Token (a video tutorial is also available here)
Using SMS Text Messaging
Option 1: Authenticator App
An authenticator app generates PIN codes on your phone for two-factor authentication. When logging in, you will enter your password and a PIN generated by your Authenticator app.
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8. Upon successful scan, your CUE account will be setup in your app. A new 6-digit code will be generated by the app every 30 seconds. You will need to enter your password and the displayed 6-digit code on your app whenever you need to login to your CUE account.
Option 2: Hardware Token
A hardware token is an actual physical USB key that you plug into your computer/laptop that is used to authenticate your account. These devices are available at the CUE Bookstore.
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10. Once you get the confirmation that hardware token has been registered to your device, click on Close to complete the set up.
Option 3: SMS Text Messaging (Not Recommended)
With this option, a 6-digit PIN is sent as a SMS text to your cell phone, which you would need to enter as part of your login process.
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