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.
We strongly recommend adding at least two devices to your Duo account in case you cannot access your primary device for any reason. Plan ahead by generating bypass codes and enrolling a backup device so that you can always get into your account. If you cannot access your primary phone and have no bypass codes or backup devices, contact Technology Help.
Notes:
- This article is for adding devices for active Duo accounts. If you need to enroll in Duo for the first time, read Enable Duo Security as a New User
- If you have a new device with the same phone number, you will need to follow the instructions in Adding a New Device to Duo (in this article) to reconnect Duo after transferring your data to your new device.
You can enroll:
- Smartphones and Tablets (Preferred)
- Landlines and other Cellphones
- Hardware Tokens
- Security Key
- Touch ID (requires Chrome)
In this article:
- Adding a New Device to Duo
- Activating Duo Mobile Using an Activation Link
- Reactivating or Activating a New Phone with an Existing Phone Number
- Requesting a Hardware Token
- Removing a Device From Duo
- Returning a Hardware Token
Adding a New Device to Duo
- Using a computer, sign into my-account.umn.edu with your UMN Internet ID and password.
- Note: If you are using a smartphone or tablet to complete these steps, you may also need to follow the steps to use an activation link (in this article).
- Authenticate with Duo using your backup device or bypass code.
- Or, if you have a new smartphone or tablet using the same phone number, use Call Me.
- Note: If you don't have a backup device and your new device has a different phone number, call Technology Help or visit a walk-in location with a valid ID.
- Select Duo Security from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the page.
- Select Create or Manage Duo Account. You will need to authenticate using one of the options from step 2.
- Select Add another device.
- Follow the prompts to continue enrollment, selecting the device you wish to add:
- Mobile phone (smartphone) or Tablet
- Landline or other cell phone
- Security Key
- Touch ID
Note for Smartphones and Tablets: If you are unable to scan the QR code or are following these steps on the device you are enrolling, continue to Activating Duo Mobile Using an Activation Link (next section)
Learn more information about Adding Devices on Duo's Website.
Activating Duo Mobile Using an Activation Link
If you are not using a computer to add your smartphone or tablet, or are unable to scan the QR code, you can use an activation link to set up Duo by connecting to the Duo Mobile App.
- Select Email me an activation link instead.
- Follow the prompts to Activate Duo Mobile by Email.
- Use the smartphone or tablet you are activating Duo Mobile on to open the emailed link.
- If you receive a prompt asking which app to use, select Duo Mobile. Duo Mobile opens.
- On the Activate Duo Mobile by Email screen, select Continue to finish the enrollment process.
Reactivating or Activating a New Device with an Existing Phone Number
If there us a new device with the same phone number as the old device, the best time to get the new device activated is while in possession of both devices to ensure the ability to log in and make changes. Alternatively, a secondary device on the account or bypass codes can be used to authenticate, or you can use the "Call Me" option when the Duo prompt appears to have it call the new device with the same number.
If you do not have access to an active device or bypass codes, please call Technology Help or visit a walk-in location with a valid Photo ID.
- Using a computer, log in to my-account.umn.edu and authenticate with Duo using a backup device or bypass code.
- If you are able to get calls on the new device, the Call Me option will work as well.
- From the left navigation menu, select Duo Security then Create or Manage Duo Device.
- Next to the device you are replacing, select Device Options
- Then select Reactivate Device
- Select the platform the device uses, such as Android or iOS, then click Continue.
- The following screen will instruct you to install Duo Mobile on your device, once you have completed this step, click I have Duo Mobile Installed.
- You will then be presented with a QR code on the screen to scan with your device's camera.
Requesting a Hardware Token
To request a token, call Technology Help or visit a walk-in location with a valid ID. Tokens are free of charge. If your token dies or breaks, you may exchange it at a walk-in location.
We recommend requesting a token only if you have a business need or if you cannot use Duo on other devices.
If you are requesting a Hardware Token from an international location you will need to get your departmental supervisor's approval and contact Technology Help. The token will be sent to your departmental supervisor, who will be responsible for mailing it internationally.
Notes:
- Requesting a Token from China: Please call Technology Help to start the process.
- International students should purchase a Security Key or use another option
Removing a Device From Duo
There are various reasons you may wish to remove a device from your Duo account. You may need to remove a device no longer in use, either because you have a new device or because the device is lost or stolen.
To reduce security risk, make sure you remove lost or stolen devices from your account immediately. If your lost or stolen device is University-owned, report it to Technology Help as soon as possible.
Notes:
- While it is possible to remove a device from your Duo Device options, it is not possible to remove your account from Duo after opting in.
- You can remove a device from Duo after adding a new device to your account or if you have a backup device connected.
- Using a computer, sign in to my-account.umn.edu with your UMN Internet ID and password.
- Authenticate with Duo using your backup device or bypass code.
- Note: If you don't have a backup device or bypass codes, contact Technology Help.
- Select Duo Security from the navigation menu on the left-hand side of the page.
- Select Create or Manage Duo Account. You will need to authenticate using one of the options from step 2.
- Follow the instructions on Duo's website to Remove a Device.
Returning a Hardware Token
You may wish to return your Hardware Token if it is broken or no longer in use. To return your token, you can send it by mail or visit a walk-in location for unlinking and disposal.
- Mail the token to:
Technology Help
2218 University Ave SE
Mail Code: 2171A
Minneapolis, MN 55414- Include a note with your name, Internet ID, and whether the token is defective or you are staff leaving the University.
- Or, drop the token off at any Technology Help walk-in location on your campus.