Overview - Passwordless Account Authentication

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Available to

Faculty, Staff, Students

What is passwordless login?

Skip the password! ECU now allows four passwordless authentication methods – Phone, Microsoft Authenticator app, Yubico security key, and Windows Hello for Business (ECU-managed Windows 11 only).

Key benefits

• Convenience – Quicker sign on with no waiting for a text or phone call. 
• Security – No easily-cracked password, phished email, intercepted text or spoofed phone call. 
• Mobile – The Yubico security key* and MS Authenticator app allow you to log in to any device; WHfB is specific for your ECU-managed Windows 11 computer.
• Simplicity – Your 15-digit ECU password is still required but becomes a backup login. 
• Privacy – Your login information is saved to the key (yubico) or device (WHfB) or is not required (MS Authenticator code or number match).  

*Yubico brand only, mfr #8880001080 - USB-A or C; FIDO U2F/FIDO2 certified

Available passwordless authentication options

Supported passwordless authentication methods for ECU users include:

• Microsoft Authenticator app - requires a mobile device.
• Windows Hello for Business for your ECU-managed Windows 11 computer.
• Yubico security key to use with ECU-managed or personal computers, tablets* and mobile phones.* Replaces your mobile phone as an authentication device.
• Phone - Landline or mobile verification through call or text.

Learn more

Also see the Related Articles section of this page for more ECU account authentication.