Account Security and MFA Requirements

All users of Social Credentials at UC Berkeley must enable MFA on any account used to access University of California, Berkeley services, including the My Berkeley Alumni Portal. Continuous MFA compliance is necessary for access.

Device Responsibility

You must keep your access credentials secure and use MFA only on devices that you alone control. Avoid configuring MFA on shared or public devices.

Approved Authentication Methods

You must follow the MFA guidelines specific to your chosen third-party provider. Note: SMS and voice calls for MFA are prohibited.

Google

For Google accounts, use one of the following MFA methods:

• Push Notifications

• Passkeys or Hardware Security Keys

• Software Authenticator Apps

• QR Code Authentication

LinkedIn

For LinkedIn accounts, you must use:

• Software Authenticator App

Note: Push notifications can’t be your primary MFA method during initial setup.

Compliance

Not following these MFA requirements may lead to the suspension or termination of your access to the My Berkeley Alumni Portal and other University systems.