Effective March 18, 2025, employees can no longer use SMS (text messages) or simple hardware tokens for CalNet MFA verification.
In UC’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding and protecting your data, UC Berkeley is introducing enhanced security methods for CalNet MFA verification (aka CalNet 2-Step).
What if I missed the deadline for moving off SMS or simple token?
After March 18, 2025, you will have two options: