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General

What is it?

  • MFA (Multi Factor Authentication) enhances your security by requiring to enter a code (= a second factor, 2-Factor-Authentication/2FA). 

Why so complicated?

  • Unfortunately, security always comes with an extra amount of effort. Why does need an apartment a door lock? If I loose the key, I'm in trouble?!

Why so many different MFA types?

  • Each solution has it own advantage and disadvantage - again, unfortunately there is no one solution who fits all requirements.

What MFA types are supported at https://login.math.uzh.ch?

  • TOTP - One time token (recommended for every day use)
  • Email
  • Recovery code