At the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), we prioritize data security and the protection of personal information. To ensure a secure and protected experience for students and teaching staff alike, we have implemented a new security measure: two-factor authentication (2FA). This advanced technology is a best practice in cybersecurity and is essential for protecting your data against unauthorized access.
The process of enabling 2FA is simple and straightforward. Log in to the UOC website and you will find a section dedicated to security, where you can enable the 2FA system. You will then be guided through the steps necessary to associate your account with an authentication application. This initial setup takes only a few minutes and will ensure your account has extra protection. If you need more information, follow the step-by-step guide below:
To activate two-factor authentication, you need the device you usually use to access UOC applications and services, and a mobile device (smartphone or tablet) or a workstation, where you need to configure 2FA.
We recommend that you download the Google Authenticator app on your mobile, which works similarly to other authentication apps. Although at the UOC we recommend the Google Authenticator application for double authentication, you can use any other application you trust to perform two-step verification to access the UOC applications and campus.
If you do not have a mobile device, you can use the browser extension Authenticator.cc. Note that browser extensions are not accessible to screen readers.
Mobile App
Browser Extension