Two-factor authentication (aka 2-step authentication)

If you're familiar with 2FA, you can directly go to this direct link and activate Google Authenticator.

What is 2-factor authentication¶

Please refer to : What is 2-factor authentication

When do you need to use 2-factor authentication:¶

If you have sudo privileges on a Linux VM you need to log in through 2-factor authentication. Otherwise you can login with your University password.

How to set up 2-factor authentication:¶

Everybody can use Google Authenticator (phone app) or Authy to provide the 2^nd factor.

Setting up Google Authenticator:¶

• Download Google Authenticator

Setting up Authy:¶

• Download Authy

How to use 2-factor authentication:¶

Instead of just typing your password you have to type

<password><:><token>

References¶

Two-Factor Authentication