Authenticator app

This page provides information on using an Authenticator app and why we recommend it.

Security and privacy are increasingly important issues. Therefore, it is also necessary to consider the security and privacy of your TU Delft account.

You are now using SMS as your login method. To increase the security of your TU Delft account and to protect your privacy we advise you to use an authenticator app. Besides being more secure, the app is also easier to use than SMS.

How to set up MFA:

You will need your cell phone and an authenticator app for this. Upon initial registration, a one-time SMS code is sent to the mobile number you have in
E-Service (iam.tudelft.nl). You can enable MFA through the links below:

For TU Delft services via https://login.tudelft.nl/mfa
And for Microsoft services via https://aka.ms/mfasetup

If it doesn’t work, see how to set it up here (TUD MFA Setup): https://www.tudelft.nl/en/it-manuals/login

Why an authenticator app?

An authenticator app is a form of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and offers several benefits that contribute to increased security of accounts and sensitive information.

We want to stop using text message codes for two MFA because this method is not secure enough. Text messages are vulnerable to phishing and can be intercepted. In addition, there are often problems receiving text messages abroad.

The advantages (for you) in using the authenticator app instead of SMS:

Secure: significantly increases the security of your TU Delft account and protects you from phishing attacks
Offers you a more robust and stable way of authentication (all your accounts centrally managed in one app)Reliable and fast: you no longer have to wait for a text message
Offline access: no internet connection or phone network needed
International: problems abroad with logging in via text message are a thing of the past. Because of these advantages, authenticator apps offer a more secure, reliable and user-friendly alternative to text messaging. You activate your authenticator app within minutes. Still have questions before you switch? Please contact the ICT Service desk.