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Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) required to access Library account as of May 31, 2021
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Starting Monday, May 31, 2021, McGill’s Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) will be required when users sign in to their Library account. This step mirrors the log-in process required for other campus systems (e.g. email/Microsoft 365, Minerva, My Courses, VPN, etc.).
Please note:
- Only those users who have already enrolled in 2FA at McGill will be prompted.
- The 2FA prompt will only appear when users sign in from off-campus.
- Most students, faculty, and staff who were part of the McGill community during the winter 2020 or later are enrolled in 2FA.
- Other borrowers (i.e. alumni, emeritus professors, borrowers from other universities, members of the community, etc.) will not be prompted for a second factor when logging in to their Library account.
Looking for more information about 2FA at McGill? Visit the FAQs or dedicated page on the IT Services site.