Overview
This article details the steps to set up myNOVA (VCCS) Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) with text messaging using your mobile device.
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.
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Go to https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/.
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) username and click the GO button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=0c6d5fb3-d6db-4f54-b0e3-d0079c2efe7e.png)
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=966aac4b-1c71-4f70-9024-cf6475f76872.png)
- Click the
icon at the top of the Applications page and select Enroll Mobile Device.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=e3625943-dc3d-4129-8d2a-75dd9cbe9518.png)
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Click the Edit Profile button when prompted.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=0a76ddc8-73bb-4176-a4d0-8600a1aa0705.png)
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Select OPT-IN MFA SMS and click the Save button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=288ccca4-730c-493c-9dcf-dc6f3fce4f57.png)
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A message displays stating the operation was successful. Click the Close button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=3a68e014-c14a-4e78-8060-9463d5e16821.png)
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Click the
icon at the top of the Applications page and select Logout.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=72f0c9b3-55a6-4fa0-ad3b-fad13bf15003.png)
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Click the BACK TO LOGIN SCREEN button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=6206e887-3b3d-4cb3-8aac-aaefa46b2365.png)
Sign In to myNOVA (VCCS) with MFA
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Go to https://nvcc.my.vccs.edu/.
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) username and click the GO button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=0c6d5fb3-d6db-4f54-b0e3-d0079c2efe7e.png)
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=966aac4b-1c71-4f70-9024-cf6475f76872.png)
Note: If you fail authentication twice, please wait at least 15-20 minutes to reattempt or risk account lockout.
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Receive the SMS code as a text message.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=cbae666c-5371-4aae-b8e3-0b6500291b79.png)
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Enter the SMS code when prompted and click the GO button.
![](https://services.nvcc.edu/TDPortal/Images/Viewer?fileName=09be4063-104b-4404-a20b-509c8c78b46a.png)
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 through the IT Help Desk NOVAnet Page.