Setting Up a Security Key MFA in ctcLink and Canvas

Overview

This guide will walk you through the current process to set up the YubiKey MFA method in ctcLink and Canvas.

Requirements

  • If you are a new student/employee who has never interacted with ctcLink:
    • Proceed to Part One
  • If you are a current student/employee:
    • Due to current limitations, you will need your ctcLink Account to be reset by the IT Service Desk to complete this guide
  • You will need a secondary MFA method (besides the security key) temporarily to complete this guide due to current limitations

Related Guides

  • MFA in ctcLink
  • Setting Up Security Key MFA in Google and Triton Okta [COMING SOON]

Steps

Part One: Activate your Account

You may also follow the photo guide available: Activating your ctcLink

  1. Go to ctcLink and select the "Activate your Account" link at the bottom of your screen
  2. Add your first name, last name, date of birth, and ctcLinkID
  3. Add your student/work email or personal email you have access to
  4. LEAVE BLANK the phone number and voicemail sections. You will fill in this information later
  5. Create a strong password.
  6. Click Submit once you are ready

Part Two: Set up Security Key in ctcLink

  1. Go back to ctcLink
  2. Log in with your ctcLinkID and password
  3. Utilize your current MFA method
  4. Select Okta Portal in the bottom-right section
  5. Select Password Settings
  6. Locate the Security Key section. Select "Set Up"
  7. You will be prompted to log in and authenticate again
    1. Click Set Up
    2. Wait a couple of seconds. You will see a pop-up on your screen. Select Security Key
    3. Insert your YubiKey. If it asks for a PIN, create a 4-digit PIN that you will remember
    4. Touch the flashing Y on the Security Key
    5. Add a secondary method if desired, or remove temporary options if desired.

Your Security Key should now work for CtcLink and Canvas

Last Updated: October 27th, 2026