Instructions to set up SMS

Instructions for setting up SMS sign-in method

A one-time password can be sent to a telephone number.

  1. In a web browser, login to the My Sign-ins website using your Edinburgh username in the format uun@ed.ac.uk and your login password.
  2. If you do not enter the account setup automatically, select +Add sign-in method > Phone > Add
  3. Provide the phone number to use.
  4. Select Text me a code, then Next
  5. Provide the 6 digit code sent to your device, then Next
  6. Activate your MFA

Activate your MFA

Simply launch the activation form below and click Activate. Note, activation usually takes about 1 hour, but may take up to 24 hours. Once complete your applications will start prompting you for MFA.

Launch activation form

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