With the two-factor authentication (2FA) service, faculty, staff, and student employees will be prompted to verify their identity on a second factor that they designate. Depending on the device chosen, they may also select the type of prompt or authentication method they wish to receive. This article covers the types of devices that may be used for this service and the notification options.
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Second factors are an item in your possession and can be a mobile phone, landline phone, tablet, or hardware token.
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Device
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Authentication notification options
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Platforms supported
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Mobile Phones (Smartphones)
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Duo Mobile app push notification
Duo Mobile app passcode
SMS text message
Phone call
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iOS
Android
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Mobile Phones (Basic Cell Phones)
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SMS text message
Phone call
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Device | Authentication notification options | Platforms supported |
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Mobile Phones (Smartphones) | Duo Mobile push notification Duo Mobile passcode SMS text message Phone call (faculty/staff only) | iOS Android |
Mobile Phones (Basic Cell Phones) | SMS text message Phone call (faculty / staff only) | Mobile phones with SMS text messaging capability |
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Duo Mobile push notification
Dub Mobile passcode
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iOS
Android
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Passcode
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Hardware tokens are small devices that generate passcodes that verify your identity in place of a phone. A hardware token can be purchased by contacting the Technology Support Center at techsupport@uconn.edu or 860-486-4357. The cost of the token will be added to your student fee bill.
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push notification Dub Mobile |
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passcode | iOS Android |
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Phone call
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Passcode | Please visit Hardware Tokens |
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Passcode
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Popup on computer | Please visit Security Keys for the 2FA Service |
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Available Authentication Methods
Duo Mobile App: Duo Push (recommended)
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Available for mobile phones.
Hardware Token / Security Key
Hardware tokens are small devices that generate passcodes that verify your identity in place of a phone. The device will rotate the displayed passcode every few minutes to provide you with a new valid code to use. The battery on this device is rated for a minimum of 2 years.
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. Security Keys plug into your computer and act as a physical “key” into your accounts.
Learn more: Hardware Tokens for the 2FA Service and Security Keys for the 2FA Service
Phone Call (Faculty/Staff only)
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Available for smartphones, mobile phones, and landlines
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If you select to receive push notifications from the Duo Mobile app (called Duo Push), you will receive this authentication prompt on your phone. Tap Approve to gain secure access to the application.
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For more information about 2FA and Duo, visit guide.duo.com. |
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