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2SV - Microsoft Authenticator App and Jailbroken iOS/Android Devices
MS Authenticator app will shortly be unable to function on jailbroken devices. This page defines terms and lays out steps to get around this change for affected VIU 2SV users.
Double Up Your Defenses: Passphrases and 2SV
This article highlights the security transition from complex passwords to long passphrases and explains how 2-Step Verification (2SV) creates a multi-layered defense to protect university accounts. It provides actionable steps for creating strong passphrases and emphasizes length as the primary factor in digital safety.
2SV: How do I activate my new 2SV hardware token?
This article lists the steps necessary to follow to associate a brand new 2SV hardware token with your VIU computer account/
Signing Into Your VIU Student Computer Account
How to sign into, and set up, your student computer account (email) and your 2-step verification method.
2-Step Verification on VPN
VIU has introduced 2-Step Verification on the Virtual Private Connection (VPN) connection as of October 28th, 2025. This page provides links and information regarding this change.
2SV: What is 2-Step Verification (2SV)?
2SV: How do I set up 2-Step Verification (2SV)?
2SV: How do I select another authentication method?
How to select from configured authentication methods
2SV: How do I change or add verification options?
2SV: How do I set up Microsoft Authenticator on a new phone?
2SV: What email and calendar mobile apps work with 2SV?