Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) at NC State
Duo Security
Duo Security adds two-factor authentication to authentication services at NC State such as Shibboleth, which provides access to MyPack Portal and WolfWare.
If you are not already using Duo, please visit the Two Factor Authentication (2FA) at NC State website to get started.
Download and use Duo authenticator app
Using without a cell phone
- Security Key
- A security key (also called a fob or USB key) is a read-only device that looks like a USB flash drive. When plugged into your USB drive, it will generate a code for you instead of you entering a code manually.
- Duo Security One-Time Passcode
- This tool provides one-time passcodes for Duo-protected services that do not U2F authentication (e.g., VPN, Adobe Creative Cloud). Codes are valid for one use up to 10 minutes. For assistance, contact the NC State Help Desk at 919.515.4357 (HELP) or visit help.ncsu.edu and submit a help request.
Sign in using App Passwords (non-Google Chrome apps)
If you are enrolled in 2-step verification at NC State some third party applications and configurations will not accept your normal Unity ID and password. In order to sign into these applications, you will need to generate an “App Password” from your NC State Google Account. An app password is a 16-digit passcode that gives a non-Google app or device permission to access your Google Account. Click here for instructions on how to generate an App Password.