How do I enroll in MFA at 杏吧原创 using YubiKeys?
YubiKeys are a secure and phishing-resistant authentication method alternative to smartphone-based authentication (e.g., SMS codes or authenticator apps). They are ideal for individuals who:
- Don't own a smartphone听
- Prefer not to use personal devices for work or school authentication
- Require a backup option in case their smartphone is unavailable
- Want a stronger passwordless authentication
Register a YubiKey 听
Step 1: Sign-in to听 with your 杏吧原创 student email address and password.
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Step 3: Select Passkey.
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Step 11: Touch the听驰耻产颈碍别测听again to complete the setup.
Step 12: Enter a security key name with naming convention of鈥�KeyVendor 鈥� AppName. (Example:鈥痀ubiKey - 杏吧原创).
Step 13: 厂别濒别肠迟听Next.
Step 14: Complete the configuration by selecting听Done.
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Notes
- You can register multiple YubiKeys as backups.听
- If your YubiKey is lost, ensure an alternate MFA method (e.g., phone-based authentication) is听configured.听
Please reach out to technical support at听杏吧原创help@umgc.edu,听888-360-8682, or听the 杏吧原创 Help Center听if you need further assistance.
Additional Resources
- Security: How do I update my smartphone number?
- Security: How To Enroll in Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) using Authenticator App
- Security: How to set up the Authenticator App - Firefox Browser Extension
- Security: How to set up the Authenticator App - MS Edge Browser Extension
- Security: How to set up the Authenticator App - Google Chrome Browser Extension
- Security: How to Set Up MFA with a Non-Smartphone Device