Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo for MFA)

A secure way to verify your identity and UC Santa Cruz account in addition to your username and password. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) is also known as two-step, or two-factor authentication. UCSC uses a product called Duo from Cisco to enable Multi-Factor Authentication.

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Getting Started with Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo)

How to add devices to Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo)

Features

Required for all faculty, staff, student, and sponsored accounts
Protects your account from unauthorized access, even if your password is compromised
The Duo mobile application on your device provides quick, single-button approval
Enroll an additional back-up device to prevent getting locked out of your accounts

Eligibility

Faculty, Graduate Students, Researchers, Sponsored Accounts, Staff, Undergraduate Students

Support

Learn more about Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo for MFA) in the ITS Knowledge Base

Cost

Multi-Factor Authentication (Duo for MFA) is provided at no cost

Policy

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