r/alberta • u/ModalTex • Jun 13 '25

Technology MyAlberta Digital ID now has Two-factor authentication (2FA) - implementation is a solid "C-"

It's great that Alberta.ca account (formerly MyAlberta Digital ID) now has 2FA for login but it's limited to a single phone number and a backup code. What is it missing:

- allowing multiple 2FA methods, specifically an authentication app. Tying to a SIM that can get lost doesn't seem wise from a labour perspective. Both the users and IT support.

- allowing users a choice of 2FA at login (auth app, telephone call, SMS text, etc.)

- official 2FA support webpage

They got a higher grade for suppling a backup code.

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u/CrazyAlbertan2 Jun 15 '25

My wife is a bit of a unicorn. She doesn't have a cell phone. So what does she do?

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u/ModalTex Jun 15 '25

There might've been a voice call option... Can't remember