The platform authenticator method involves your computer or an external device for authentication.
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By enrolling in a platform authenticator, you must be using your device with the platform authenticator or you will not be able to log in. It is recommended you add another 2FA method besides the platform authenticator, so you do not get locked out. |
You can enroll in a platform authenticator via
laptop device (Windows Hello)
Google Password Manager
iCloud Keychain (Apple device)
Enrolling
Visit Device management
Authenticate with your 8-character username @uwaterloo.ca (e.g. j25rober@uwaterloo.ca) and password
Select Add a device
For laptop device or Google Password Manager method, select Windows Hello. For iCloud Keychain or U2F token (security key) option, select Security Key.
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