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Two-Factor Authentication
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UT Knoxville's Office for Information Technology has announced that two-factor authentication (2FA) will be implemented and required of those using the UTK network. 2FA will help protect your accounts by adding an additional layer of security. Currently we use one factor (password) for authenticating our accounts. With 2FA, the second factor requires the use of a smartphone or hardware token in order to get into the account. 

Beginning January 21, 2019, all Institute faculty and staff will be given the opportunity to opt-in for 2FA account entitlement. Individuals can choose their own timeline for signing up for the 2FA account through February 28. For those who have not opted in by February​ 28, those accounts will be activated by OIT in March. 

To learn more about 2FA, please visit https://2fa.utk.edu. 

Thanks!

Sandy, Chief Information Security Officer

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