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When you enable multifactor authentication for your account, we <b>strongly recommend</b> that you configure at least two options for your second factor. For example, you can use a phone and single-use codes; a phone and a hardware key; or two hardware keys. This will ensure that if you lose one factor, you can still use your other one to access your account. | When you enable multifactor authentication for your account, we <b>strongly recommend</b> that you configure at least two options for your second factor. For example, you can use a phone and single-use codes; a phone and a hardware key; or two hardware keys. This will ensure that if you lose one factor, you can still use your other one to access your account. | ||
== To use a | == To use a smartphone or tablet == <!--T:3--> | ||
#Install the Duo Mobile authentication application from the [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 Apple Store] or on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile Google Play] | #Install the Duo Mobile authentication application from the [https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 Apple Store] or on [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile Google Play] | ||
#Connect to your account and select <i>My account → [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/multi_factor_authentications Multifactor authentication management]</i>. | #Connect to your account and select <i>My account → [https://ccdb.computecanada.ca/multi_factor_authentications Multifactor authentication management]</i>. | ||
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== To use a YubiKey == <!--T:4--> | == To use a YubiKey == <!--T:4--> | ||
A YubiKey is a hardware token made by the company Yubico. If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, do not wish to use your phone or tablet for multifactor authentication,or are often in a situation when using your phone or tablet is not possible, then a | A YubiKey is a hardware token made by the company Yubico. If you do not have a smartphone or tablet, do not wish to use your phone or tablet for multifactor authentication, or are often in a situation when using your phone or tablet is not possible, then a YubiKey is your best option. | ||
A YubiKey is the size of a small USB stick and costs between $50 and $100. Different models can fit in USB-A, USB-C, or Lightning ports, and some also support near-field communication (NFC) for use with a phone or tablet. | A YubiKey is the size of a small USB stick and costs between $50 and $100. Different models can fit in USB-A, USB-C, or Lightning ports, and some also support near-field communication (NFC) for use with a phone or tablet. | ||