How to enable 2FA on Canvas
- Sign in to your Canvas 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 TOTP: scan the QR code with Kaito or your authenticator app of choice. Verify the first 6-digit code before saving.
- Save the recovery codes somewhere safe — they're your last resort if you lose your authenticator and your hardware keys.
Sharing Canvas 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 Canvas access with your team:
- In Kaito, go to Tokens → New and add the Canvas 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. - Stream the audit log to your SIEM if you want a complete record of which team members generated codes for Canvas and when.
Canvas permits shared access in their terms of service.
Frequently asked questions
Does Canvas support 2FA?
Yes. Canvas supports 2FA via SMS, TOTP.
What is the most secure 2FA method for Canvas?
TOTP via an authenticator app is the most secure option Canvas currently supports.
Can I share Canvas 2FA with my team?
Canvas's terms explicitly forbid account sharing. If you do need shared access for legitimate operational reasons, Kaito's per-user permissions and audit log give you a defensible record.
How long does it take to enroll Canvas 2FA in Kaito?
Under two minutes. Open the Canvas security settings, scan the QR code with Kaito's add-token flow, and verify the first generated code matches.