Multi-Factor Authentication

Passwords aren’t enough anymore and are becoming increasingly easy to compromise.  They can often be hacked, guessed or stolen--you might not even know who else has your password. Over the past few years, identity theft and phishing crimes have increased exponentially in higher education.
Two-factor (or multi-factor) authentication adds a second layer of security to your account to make sure that it stays safe, even if someone else knows your password, by using your phone or other device to verify your identity. You will be alerted right away (on your smartphone or tablet) if someone tries to log in using your password. This prevents anyone but you from accessing your accounts.
Once you have enrolled in Duo, you will be able to deny access to your accounts using your duo-enrolled devices if someone is trying to log in as you.

Duo will be rolled out to campus starting summer 2020.  All members of the University will be required to use Duo by January 2021.

VPN Gateway, email and the suite of Microsoft Office 365 programs, D2L, RamECard and Zoom are some of the applications that will be secured by Duo Multi-Factor Authentication.

Duo's self-enrollment process makes it easy to register your phone or tablet and install the application on your device. To begin the enrollment process, you will receive an enrollment email from "noreply@duosecurity.com". This email will direct you to Duo Self- Enroll for device-specific installation instructions. Please also see the Duo Guide . 

Once you enable two-factor authentication, you will be prompted to authenticate on your default device using the default method you set up. How you authenticate depends upon the device and method you chose for two-factor authentication
If you chose Duo Mobile push notifications, a push notification is sent to the device, and you can review the request and tap Approve to authenticate. Internet/cellular access is required.
If you chose a Duo Mobile passcode, launch the Duo app on your mobile device and click the key icon to see your current six-digit passcode. Enter the passcode on the two-factor authentication screen to authenticate. Because this method is time-based, you don’t need cellular service or internet access.

The "Remember me for 60 days" feature makes Two-Step Verification more convenient. If you don't see the remember me checkbox or are having trouble using it, please refer to this Guide: Remember Me 60 Days .

If you have a smartphone or or tablet, we recommend Duo Push, as it is quick, easy-to-use, and secure. Watch an introduction to Duo Security and a demonstration of Duo Push.