Two-factor authentication, also referred to as 2FA, protects users from unauthorized access to Lehigh accounts in the event that a password is compromised. You may already be familiar with 2FA if you've accessed sites that require it, such as for online banking. Two-factor authentication uses two pieces of information to establish your identity when you are trying to access a site or service:
- The first factor is something you know, such as your password.
- The second factor is something only you have, such as your mobile phone.
If your password is compromised through a phishing attack or other malicious means, a cybercriminal would also need your second factor to access your account.
Lehigh is piloting services from Duo Security to enable two-factor authentication on your Lehigh computing account. Duo's services allow you to choose the type of authentication method that works best for you: a push notification sent to your mobile device through the Duo Security app, a generated code each time you log in to a site or service, or another device such as a telephone to call you when two-factor authentication is needed.
| Getting Started | How To Articles |
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Two-Factor Authentication Enrollment Process: Get started with two-factor authentication by completing your enrollment process. | Two-Factor Authentication Prompt (SSO): How to provide your second factor when using Lehigh SSO. |