Duo MFA Registration


Duo MFA Registration

This document is a walkthrough in how to configure Duo multifactor authentication. Please click any of the links below to jump to the section of your choice. 

Duo Account Registration

Configuring Duo Push (highly recommended)

Additional Duo Resources

Duo Account Registration

  1. Authenticate into an application protected by Duo such as: https://my.it.ucf.edu/duo (You may be prompted for your username and password)
  2. Once your NID has been authenticated, you will see a screen like the one below. Please select 'Start Setup.' 
  3. Next, select the type of device you prefer to use. The recommended option for initial configuration is 'Mobile Phone.' Please choose your preference and click 'Continue'. 
  4. Please enter your phone number. You will then be prompted to confirm it is the number you wish to use. Once approved, please select 'Continue'. 
  5. The Duo will request you enter a 6-digit code to confirm your registration. You will now have the option of receiving a phone call or receiving the number sent via text SMS. Once you receive your 6-digit code, enter it in the box, select 'Verify, ' and then 'Continue'. 
  6. You may now select your preferred MFA options (We highly recommend Duo Push). Once you have chosen, please click the 'Save' button, as seen below. 
  7. Congratulations! You have configured Duo MFA with your NID. You may continue logging into the application you are accessing by selecting 'Continue to log in,' or you may now configure your device for Duo Push by selecting 'Device Options' and continuing in the next section, 'Configuring Duo Push'. 

Configuring Duo Push (highly recommended)

  1. To begin the configuration process for Duo Push, select the Device Options button as seen in the image below: 
  2. Select the button ‘Reactivate Duo Mobile’ as seen below: 
  3. You will be asked what sort of personal device you wish to install Duo Mobile onto. Please select your option and then ‘Continue’. 
  4. On your personal device, go to either Google Play or Apple Store and download the free application 'Duo Mobile.' Once Duo Mobile is installed on your device select the 'I have Duo Mobile installed' on your web browser. 
  5. Use your personal device to scan the QR bar code displayed in your web browser, as shown in the example below. 
  6. You will now see this success page. Please click ‘Continue'.
  7.  You will now be returned to the Duo configuration page. Select ‘Back to Login’ and begin using Duo Push.

Additional Duo Resources

For additional information on Duo, please review the following links: