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Test Before Enabling

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	== Test Before Enabling ==		== Test Before Enabling ==
	We have created the following two special URLs that will allow you configure and test the MFA method before enabling it on your account:		We have created the following two special URLs that will allow you configure and test the MFA method before enabling it on your account:
	* We recommend to use an Incognito/Private web browser tab to test with		* We recommend to use an '''Incognito/Private''' web browser tab to test with
	* Google Authenticater: https://gauth.admin.cs.vt.edu		* Google Authenticater: https://gauth.admin.cs.vt.edu
	* Passkey: https://passkey.admin.cs.vt.edu		* Passkey: https://passkey.admin.cs.vt.edu
			* Both: https://login.cs.vt.edu/cas/login

	== Enable MFA ==		== Enable MFA ==
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	The first time you log into your account after turning MFA on, you will be prompted to register your MFA device. This is done using either a QR code or a secret key, both are display on the screen. Both the QR code and secret key are sensitive, so keep them safe! Printing the QR code is a great way to keep a hard copy backup of your MFA code. Once you have entered the QR or secret key into your app, click on the "Confirm" button and it will prompt you for your TOTP key You can give the device a name which can only be set at the time of registration.		The first time you log into your account after turning MFA on, you will be prompted to register your MFA device. This is done using either a QR code or a secret key, both are display on the screen. Both the QR code and secret key are sensitive, so keep them safe! Printing the QR code is a great way to keep a hard copy backup of your MFA code. Once you have entered the QR or secret key into your app, click on the "Confirm" button and it will prompt you for your TOTP key You can give the device a name which can only be set at the time of registration.
	* '''NOTE''' you might get an error if you use the same token to confirm and to login after confirming. This is normal and a safety precaution, wait up to 30 seconds for the token to refresh and use the new token to login.		* '''NOTE''' you might get an error if you use the same token to confirm and to login after confirming. This is normal and a safety precaution, wait up to 30 seconds for the token to refresh and use the new token to login.

			=== Managing Devices ===
			You can go to the following site to log in and manage your MFA devices:
			* https://login.cs.vt.edu/cas/login

	== Passkey ==		== Passkey ==

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