Overview

The University of Minnesota provides Duo Security to help students, faculty, and staff protect themselves and the University against cybercrime.

Duo Security (multi-factor authentication) is required at UMN Sign-In pages. The Sign-In page is the University’s gateway to applications such as MyU, G Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, etc.) Canvas, and many others.

By requiring you to verify your identity with a device, Duo adds another layer of security in front of the information, accounts, and assets you access online (even in the event your password is stolen). Once enrolled, you will be able to deny access to your accounts (on your Duo-enrolled device) if someone else is trying to sign in as you.

The University requires the use of Duo for current students, faculty, staff, person-of-interest (POI) and for accounts that require more secure access.

Highlights

  • Be prepared and plan ahead! In the event your device is unavailable (forgotten, lost, stolen, broken, dead), enroll backup devices or generate self-service bypass codes today!
  • Use Duo Push: Use a Duo mobile push method on your smarphone to authenticate with Duo two-factor authentication.
  • Please note: Once you have opted into Duo Security at Sign in, it is not possible to opt out.

Getting Started

Get started: Set Up and Use Duo Multi-Factor Authentication

Duo Security uses multi-factor authentication to confirm that the person trying to access your accounts is actually you.

  1. When you visit a secured UMN application, you provide something you know: Your UMN Internet ID and password.
  2. You verify who you are with something you have (your device or phone).
  3. You are granted secure access to the application.

Intended Audience

Students
Instructors
Researchers
Staff & Departments
Health Sciences Affiliates
IT Staff and Partners

Cost

University-funded: No charge.

Featured Resources

How-Tos

Duo: Add or Remove Devices

Duo Security is required for all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Minnesota. Duo Security multi-factor authentication adds an additional layer of protection to your University...

Duo Security is required for all students, faculty, and staff at the University of Minnesota. Duo adds an additional layer of protection to anything that requires your University internet ID for authentication.

How-Tos

Duo: Use Duo Security to Sign In

There are many ways to verify your identity using Duo Security. 

In this article: 

  • Using Duo to Sign In
    • Using Duo Push to Authenticate
    • Using a Backup Device or Other...

There are many ways to verify your identity using Duo Security. This article provides an overview of the authentication method available.

Self-Help Guides

Duo: Set Up and Use Duo Security

Duo Security adds an additional layer of security to the information you access online. The University requires the use of Duo for current students, faculty, staff, person-of-interest (POI) and for accounts that require more secure...

This guide walks you through the process of setting up and using Duo Multi-Factor Authentication.

Good Practices

Tips for Using Duo

These tips will help you use Duo effectively so that you maintain access to University applications and keep your information more secure.Use Duo Push.

  • Duo Push notification is the default and most commonly...

These tips will help you use Duo like pro! Learn about the "Remember me" feature, how to enroll backup devices, and more!

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Additional Resources

Practice Safe Computing
Request & Manage Accounts & Passwords