Learn how to set up and sign in using app codes or notifications on your mobile device. There are four ways to sign in to Sask Polytech using passwords, codes, PINs or touch. Everyone must create a password and will be required to set up a second option at first sign-in. The technical term for this process is called multi-factor authentication (MFA). Having multiple sign-in options provides better password recovery and crucial account security.
⚠️To use the app as a sign-in method a mobile device is required to receive the codes or notifications.
How to set up app sign-in
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To review all your sign-in options, see Changing your Sask Polytech multi-factor authentication sign-in options or Microsoft’s article Change your two-step verification method and settings. To learn more about multi-factor authentication, see Your options to sign in to Sask Polytech.
⚠️You will be prompted to confirm sign-in at least every seven days. Ensure you have your mobile device with you when you are accessing Sask Polytech services.
| Requirements |
Audience |
Cause |
| A valid Sask Polytech account, mobile device with the ability to download the Microsoft Authenticator app. Must have a previous sign-in (MFA) method set up prior, and adding the app as a secondary or alternative method. |
Students, employees. |
- Changed my phone number
- Can't receive text codes (SMS)
- International service provider does not work in Canada
- Prefer app to receiving text codes (SMS)
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