Overview
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of protection for your online accounts. If you have an online account with 2FA enabled, then knowing your password simply isn't good enough. You will also need to complete an extra step to get logged in to your account. Examples of these extra steps include the following:
- Entering a random code that a system texts or emails you
- Entering a random code generated by a third-party app
- Pressing a button on your smartphone
This extra layer of protection secures your account, just in case someone gets your password. With 2FA, a hacker will need your 2FA method as well as your username and password to access your online account. This is considerably more difficult on hackers.
For users wanting to better secure their accounts, 2FA is at worst a minor inconvenience. When you combine using 2FA with our other Certified Knowledge Worker Refresher Materials, then it is very unlikely (but not impossible) that your online accounts will be compromised.
2FA at UWF
UWF students and employees can secure their UWF Gmail accounts by using the Google Authenticator app.
Google offers other 2FA methods as well. Visit Google 2-Step Verification to learn more.
UWF employees are required to use Duo when attempting to access Banner and other secure systems. Employees should visit Duo Two-Factor Authentication to learn more.
2FA with other online accounts
Please check the documentation for your other online accounts, to see if they offer 2FA. Please contact those vendors directly, for your questions, comments, or concerns.
Some popular examples of products offering 2FA to their users include the following: