The University of Chicago

Two-Factor Authentication

The University of Chicago

Welcome to Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

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Protect Your University of Chicago Account

Two-factor authentication (2FA) enhances the security of your CNetID by using your device (e.g., mobile phone, landline, tablet, or hardware token) to verify your identity. This prevents anyone but you from using your account to log in to University websites, even if they know your CNetID password. Learn more

Using 2FA protects you on many of the University's most frequently used online services and systems, including the Grants Management System (AURA), Workday, UChicago Canvas, Box, G Suite, the Academic Information System (AIS), and many others.

What is Okta?

Okta is a single sign-on tool that allows you to log in once for a preset period of time (usually eight hours at the University of Chicago) to any Okta-protected service that you're eligible to use, and then have access to all other Okta-protected sites to which you have access without having to log in again.



How will using 2FA affect how I login to services?

After you enroll in 2FA, when you log in to any 2FA-protected website or service, you will enter your CNetID and password, and then use your smartphone or another device to verify your identity.



What devices can I use with 2FA?

You can register a mobile phone, tablet, landline, or a hardware token. You are encouraged to register at least two devices with 2FA to avoid difficulties with verifying your identity if your only enrolled device is unavailable.