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E-Mail Token

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You CANNOT use this token for the VPN.
This token is not recommended for permanent use.

This page describes the process of setting up an e-mail token.

1. Set up e-mail token

Step 1
Go to the Token Manager.

Step 2
Log in via RWTH Single Sign-On (username format "ab123456").

Step 3
Click Create.

Step 4
Choose E-mail and click Next.

Step 5
Enter the e-mail address to which the one-time password should be sent.
Add a description of your choice (e.g. "work e-mail address").

Screenshot of the input page for an e-mail token. The e-mail address is entered here first and then a name is assigned under “Description”. The “Verify email” button is located at the bottom of the page.

Step 6
After clicking on Verify e-mail, a verification code will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Please copy the into the next window.

Screenshot of the verification page. The verification code is entered below the info text. The “Verify code and create token” button is located at the bottom of the page.

Step 7
Click on Verify code and create token, the token is successfully linked.

2. Login with e-mail token

When you log in to an MFA-protected service, you will receive an e-mail with the subject “Ihr Einmal Passwort / Your one time password” to the e-mail-address you provided.

Copy the code contained in the e-mail and enter it in the dedicated field.

The code is valid for 15 minutes.

Please contact the IT-ServiceDesk if you experience any further problems.

last changed on 08/28/2025

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