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【Critical】Switching to 2-step verification of the WebMail service

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For security reasons, the WebMail service which enables users to receive and send mails
will introduce 2-step verification (one time password in addition to JAIST ID and
password) according to the following schedule.

 

     ** Schedule **

2019/01/15: Start the service of 2-Step verification registration system (One time password)

2019/01/15 - 2019/02/28: Trial period of the WebMail service using 2-step verification

2019/03/01: Start the WebMail service with 2-step verification all over JAIST network environment

 

     ** Supplementary Information **

  • Information about how to use and test 2-step verification registration system during the trial
    period, please see the following "Related Links" page.
  • The introduction has no effect on the users who use email client software programs such as
    Thunderbird
  • 2-step verification is applied to only the WebMail service when accessed from outside JAIST
    (excluding VPN connection) at present, possibly expanding to other services.

If you have any questions about this matter, please contact RCACI.

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