As we enter tax season, protecting your personal information is more important than ever. This time of year, there is an upswing in phishing messages and other scams designed to steal your NetID and NetID password. Once they have these credentials, criminals can access the confidential payroll information needed to re-route paychecks and file false tax returns. You can protect your financial information by securing your login with two-factor authentication (2FA).
2FA is available for faculty, staff, and student employees. It enhances the university authentication process by requiring two separate forms of identification – one that you know (your NetID credentials) and one that you have (a registered device). With two layers of protection, your information remains safe even if your NetID credentials are compromised.
How to Turn on 2FA
- Have the device (mobile phone, tablet, or landline) you wish to add as your second factor with you.
- Login to the 2FA Management Portal at https://netid.uconn.edu/tools/duo and login with your NetID credentials.
- Click the Here for the first time? Turn on 2FA button.
- Follow the prompts for adding your first device and selecting services to protect.
You can return to the 2FA Management Portal at any time to add or update devices and protected services. Participation in our 2FA service will remain optional until later this spring when we anticipate that some services, such as access to Core-CT, may begin requiring this enhanced level of protection. No changes will be made to authentication methods without advance notification.
If you need assistance, visit iam.uconn.edu/two-factor or contact the ITS Help Center at 486-4357 or helpcenter@uconn.edu. Staff are also available to assist you in-person at the ITS Help Center, located on the first floor of the Homer Babbidge Library.
For more information, contact: ITS Help Center at helpcenter@uconn.edu