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Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) Time-Based One Time Password (TOTP) Notification for myNOVA (VCCS)

You may use a Time-Based One-Time Password (TOTP) for myNOVA (VCCS) Multi-factor Authentication (MFA).  This is referred to as TOTP Notification.

Follow these steps to set up myNOVA (VCCS) MFA with TOTP using your mobile device.​​​​​​​

  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 People icon at the top of the Applications page and select Profile Settings.

  5. Click the Edit Profile button.

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

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

  1. On your mobile device, search for the RapidIdentity App.

  2. Tap the Download icon to install the App.

  3. Tap Open.

  4. Tap Continue.

    The following screen displays. You will need to sign in to myNOVA to view a QR Code to scan with the RapidIdentity app.

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

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

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

    A screen displays with a QR Code to scan with the RapidIdentity app.

  8. In the RapidIdentity app, tap Scan QR Code.

  9. Scan the QR code with the RapidIdentity app and tap Submit.

  10. A message displays stating the user was successfully created. Tap OK.

  11. 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 the MFA TOTP setup.

  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.

    A screen displays, prompting you to enter the One-Time Password from the RapidIdentity app.

  4. Open the RapidIdentity app and get the One-Time Password.

  5. Enter the One-Time Password displayed on the RapidIdentity App into the myNOVA screen and click the GO button.

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