When logging in to important services using a university-wide account (ECS-ID/SPS-ID), multi-factor authentication is required, which uses a second factor in addition to the password. In Kyoto University's multi-factor authentication, a one-time password, which is different for each user and can only be used once, is entered as the second factor.

Service Features

• The"multi-factor authentication" used at Kyoto University is a "two-factor authentication" that combines two elements.
• The first factor is a conventional ID and password, and the second factor is a one-time password.
• To obtain the one-time password, you will need an e-mail address or a specific application.
• If this is your first time setting up, please set up using your e-mail address.
• To "Setup Again" the multi-factor authentication, use the e-mail address registered in the initial setting.
• The application can be used by performing "Additional Settings" after completing the initial settings.
• Since there are several manuals for different purposes such as "Setup Again" and "Change Devices" please refer to "Manuals"

1. Before using this service

• If you are setting up multi-factor authentication for the first time, please refer to the "Multi-factor Authentication Start Manual"
• To set up multi-factor authentication, ECS-ID/SPS-ID must be activated. Please access the URL in the "activation notification" distributed to you and activate it.

2. How to obtain a one-time password

Get the one-time password from your registered email address or the app you set up. The login method differs depending on the source. Please see "How to log in" for operating instructions.

3. Changing Registration Information and Settings

If you have already started using multi-factor authentication, you can change your registration information and settings at the following site.
(If you wish to change your e-mail address or authentication " or reconfigure, or if you wish to change your model of the device, please refer to the dedicated "Manuals")

4. Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I log in using email?
• What should I do if I don't receive the email?
• Check the address for email-authentication.

Other frequently asked questions can be found below.

• See all Multifactor Authentication Frequently Asked Questions

5. Contact Us

Inquiry Form
Please "Authentication IC card and Usage Application for Authentication Systems" for the inquiry type.