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Two-Step Login

Below, you can find information concerning the SWITCH edu-ID Two-Step Login.

Add Authentication App as Two-Step Login Method

To add an authentication app as Two-Step Login method please proceed as described in the following:

  1. Got to https://eduid.ch/web/edit-security-settings/

  2. Click on "On" at "Authenticator App": Toggle Authentication App on

  3. Open the Authenticator app on your smartphone.

  4. Tap the plus sign (+) in the upper right corner and select "Other (Google, Facebook, etc.)".

  5. Scan the QR code displayed on eduid.ch with your smartphone.

  6. Enter the six-digit code that is displayed to you in the Authenticator app under "eduID.ch" on eduid.ch.

The two-step login should now be activated and you should always see a six-digit code in the Authenticator app under "eduID.ch" that changes every 30 seconds. You will use this code when logging in to OLAT.

If you receive the error message "Invalid Two-Step Login Code" when logging in to OLAT with your SWITCH edu-ID, you will have to re-link your edu-ID to the Authenticator app.

  1. Got to https://eduid.ch/web/edit-security-settings/

  2. Click on "Off" at "Authenticator App".

  3. Then proceed as described in Add Authentication App as Two-Step Login Method