How to enable 2FA on Boston University
- Sign in to your Boston University account.
- Open Account settings → Security (the exact path varies; see the official docs link above).
- Choose your preferred method from the list — TOTP and hardware keys are the recommended options.
- For hardware keys: insert your key when prompted and tap to enroll. Register at least two keys per account so loss of one doesn't lock you out.
- Save the recovery codes somewhere safe — they're your last resort if you lose your authenticator and your hardware keys.
Sharing Boston University 2FA with a team (with Kaito)
Kaito gives you a vault for shared TOTP and a real-time inbox for shared SMS, with per-token group permissions and an audit log on every code view. To share Boston University access with your team:
- In Kaito, go to Tokens → New and add the Boston University 2FA seed (or scan the QR).
- Permission the token to a group:
code-onlyfor most teammates,full-seedonly for the admins who would handle rotation. - Boston University only supports SMS 2FA. Provision a Kaito SMS number and use the service's "phone number on file" setting to point verifications at it. Codes will stream to whoever you've authorized.
- Stream the audit log to your SIEM if you want a complete record of which team members generated codes for Boston University and when.
Note: Boston University's terms on account sharing are unclear or grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; doing so via Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.
Frequently asked questions
Does Boston University support 2FA?
Yes. Boston University supports 2FA via SMS, Hardware key, Custom app.
What is the most secure 2FA method for Boston University?
A hardware security key (FIDO2 / WebAuthn) is the most phishing-resistant option Boston University supports. Use TOTP as a fallback.
Can I share Boston University 2FA with my team?
Boston University's terms on account sharing are grey-area. Many teams share access in practice; using Kaito gives you a clean audit trail if it ever becomes a question.
How long does it take to enroll Boston University 2FA in Kaito?
Under two minutes. Open the Boston University security settings, scan the QR code with Kaito's add-token flow, and verify the first generated code matches.