Set Up myNOVA (VCCS) MFA Text Message Notification

Overview

This article details the steps to set up myNOVA (VCCS) Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) with text messaging using your mobile device.

Steps

Edit Profile Settings

Note: You must enter your mobile number in SIS to set up and use MFA. Follow these instructions to enter your mobile number in SIS.

1. Go to https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/.

2. Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) username and click the GO button.

3. Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.

4. Click the  icon at the top of the Applications page and select Enroll Mobile Device.

5. Click the Edit Profile button when prompted.

6. Select OPT-IN MFA SMS and click the Save button.

7. A message displays stating the operation was successful. Click the Close button.

8. Click the  icon at the top of the Applications page and select Logout.

9. Click the BACK TO LOGIN SCREEN button.

Sign In to myNOVA (VCCS) with MFA

1. Go to https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/.

2. Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) username and click the GO button.

3. Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.

Note: If you fail authentication twice, please wait at least 15-20 minutes to reattempt or risk account lockout.

4. Receive the SMS code as a text message.

5. Enter the SMS code when prompted and click the GO button.

Additional Resources

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Contact Information

If you experience any issues following these steps, please contact the IT Help Desk by phone at 703-426-4141 or email at ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu.