The Boiler Key is a convenient means of significantly improving the security of protected computer systems. The BoilerKey is a small electronic device that displays a series of six digits that change every sixty seconds. A personal identification number, combined with the six digits, are used in place of a password to gain access to computer applications and systems.
BoilerKeys are provided to Purdue employees for their use when accessing computer systems that contain sensitive or restricted data. The BoilerKey is an implementation of two-factor authentication, a system that requires two forms of verification of identity before a person can access protected computer resources. In addition, codes that are consistently changing and may be used one time only, provide additional layers of security that are capable of resisting many types of malicious attempts to gain access.
Important BoilerKey Links
Getting Started - How to set up your key to begin using it the first time.
BoilerKey Self Serve – The place to go to set or re-set your personal identification number (PIN) or to check your BoilerKey.
Frequently Asked Questions – Answers to all the questions you have about the BoilerKey
Where to go for Assistance
ITaP Customer Support Center
On Campus: 4-4000
Off Campus: 765-494-4000
itap@purdue.edu
Your Distributed Information Technology Office Distributed IT Listing - www.itap.purdue.edu/help/customer/zone.cfm
ITaP Identity and Access Management accounts@purdue.edu