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RWTH Single Sign-On with MFA

Multifactor-authentication (MFA) is a procedure in which users have to confirm their login via a separate medium/device (token).
This increases security and can protect users from data misuse in cases where their login data is lost or compromised.
RWTH Single Sign-On supports two-factor authentication as MFA. The second factor is implemented via tokens.
As per usual, the single sign-on login is valid for an entire browser session and across all services accessed during that session.

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How do I login with MFA?

Step 1: Enter your username and your passwort for the Single Sign-On.The username has the form "ab123456".

Step 2: Click Login.

Screenshot of the single sign-on login screen. Your username has the format 2 letters, 6 digits.

If you have only set up one token (e.g. only one TAN list), go to step 5.

Step 3: If you have set up multiple tokens (e.g. a TAN list and an Authenticator app), you will see adrop-down menu. Select your preferred token.

Step 4: Click Next.

Screenshot of the multifactor-authentication process. Under Please select token, you can select a second factor from the drop-down menu.