Multi-Factor Authentication

When using your university account (SPS-ID) to log in to important services, multi-factor authentication is required, which uses a second factor in addition to your password. The University's multi-factor authentication requires the installation of a specific application or the setting of a notification email address in order to use the second factor.

Features

• One-time passwords are used as the second element of multi-factor authentication.
• There are two types of one-time passwords
• 「Time-based one-time passwords (TOTP)」
  ⇒Six-digit number that changes every 30 seconds.
• 「Email notification one-time password (OTP)」
  ⇒Eight-digit number available only once every 24 hours.
• A computer or smartphone is required to use the application that displays the one-time password.

1. Requirements & Rules

• Multi-factor authentication cannot be set up unless the SPS-ID has been activated.
• As one-time passwords are generated based on the time, an error will occur if the time on the device is off. Please set the correct time.
• If you log in with 'Trust this browser' checked, you will not need to enter a one-time password for seven days.

2. How to Use

The procedure has the following steps roughly.

1. Set the clock of the PC or smartphone used for the TOTP (Time based One Time Password) display application
2. Installation of a TOTP display application for multi-factor authentication by each user
3. Setup up of the installed TOTP display application
4. Setup to receive OTP (One Time Password) emails

For detailed instructions, see Manuals and operating instructions.

3. FAQs

• What should I do if none of my TOTPs work anymore?
• Where can I register Notification Mail Address ?
• What should I do if I forget my phone (or it breaks down) and cannot check my TOTP?

See all FAQs about Multi-Factor Authentication.

4. Inquiries

Send inquiries
Please select "Authenticaion IC Card and Usage Application for Authentication Systems" for the Type of Inquiry.