Overview
This article details the steps to set up myNOVA (VCCS) Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) with Time-Based One Time Password (TOTP) notification using your mobile device.
Edit Profile Settings
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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.
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.
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Click the
icon at the top of the Applications page and select Profile Settings.
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Click the Edit Profile button.
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Select OPT-IN MFA TOTP and click the Save button.
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A message displays stating the operation was successful. Click the Close button.
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Set Up RapidIdentity App
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On your mobile device, search for the RapidIdentity App.
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Tap the
icon to install the App.
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Tap Open.
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Tap Continue.
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The following screen displays. You will need to sign in to myNOVA to view a QR Code to scan with the RapidIdentity app.
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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.
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.
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A screen displays with a QR Code to scan with the RapidIdentity app.
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In the RapidIdentity app, tap Scan QR Code.
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Scan the QR code with the RapidIdentity app and tap Submit.
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A message displays stating the user was successfully created. Tap OK.
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Enter the One-Time Password displayed on the RapidIdentity App into the myNOVA screen with the QR code and click the GO button to complete MFA TOTP set up.
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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.
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Enter your myNOVA (VCCS) password and click the GO button.
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A screen displays prompting you to enter the One-Time Password from the RapidIdentity app.
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Open the RapidIdentity app and get the One-Time Password.
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Enter the One-Time Password displayed on the RapidIdentity App into the myNOVA screen and click the GO button.
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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.