2FA protects your McGill account like your PIN protects your bank account.
What is Two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) is a form of multi-factor authentication that helps verify that you are the person who is logging into your account. It reduces the risk of cyber-attacks such as phishing, malware, and other attempts to take over your account. Specifically, 2FA verifies your identity by using two methods, or factors, of authentication.
As part of our ongoing effort to strengthen McGill's collective cybersecurity, all active McGill accounts are enabled with two-factor authentication (2FA).
2FA Resources
McGill IT Knowledge Base
- The first step to creating a more secure account is a strong password. See our guidelines for creating better passwords.
- *About: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Set-up Instructions
- View and modify 2FA and SSPR account settings
- FAQs for two-factor authentication (2FA)
- Reset my McGill Password with Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
- Don't have a mobile phone? Manage your 2FA account with Authy.
IT Service Desk
- Live chat with an IT Service Desk agent Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm EST. To begin a chat, log in to the IT Support site and click the blue button under IT Support Chat.
- Virtual walk-in support: Book a 30 minute session with one of our consultants for more personalized support.
Microsoft
- Microsoft's website provides resources and training support.
2FA announcements
Elevating security by enhancing 2FA
Published: 15 Nov 2023Important update: retirement of wiki feature in Microsoft Teams as of Jan. 2024
Published: 10 Nov 2023NOW LIVE: Minerva’s login page has been updated to implement 2FA and SSO.
Published: 27 Sep 2023
IT Security alerts
Phishing scam: RE: Final Reminder: Complete: [name] DocsOnline Docs Via E-Sign #63 - Mcgill Project-08(REVISED)
Published: 17 Nov 2023New recipient limit for Non-2FA enabled McGill email accounts
Published: 28 Sep 2023Phishing scam: (Attention chair.psychiatry) | Re-authenticate 2 Factor Authentication (2Fa) | September 2023
Published: 15 Sep 2023Phishing scam: Mcgill Authentication For [name]@mcgill.ca Expires on [date]
Published: 12 Sep 2023Phishing scam: "Completed: Complete with Via-Sign: #7 - 34499-07-# Monday July 2023"
Published: 17 Jul 2023