Setting Up a Tablet for 2FA

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Last updated: Nov 02, 2022 by Jim Luther
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Faculty, staff, and students enrolling in the two-factor authentication (2FA) service can choose to designate a tablet as a second factor. A second factor is a device that you own that will be linked to your NetID. 

These directions are for adding your first 2FA device. If you already have added a device to the service, see Adding a Backup Device.

Adding a Tablet

  1. Begin by downloading the Duo Mobile app from the App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android).

  2. Go to netid.uconn.edu/tools/duo/ and log in with your NetID and NetID password.

  3. You will be greeted with a “Welcome to Duo Security” screen. Click Next until you reach the “Select an option” screen.

  4. Select Duo Mobile.

  5. When prompted to enter your phone number, select I have a tablet.

  6. The next screen will prompt you to download the Duo Mobile app if you haven’t already. Click Next to continue.

  7. The next screen will appear differently if you are on a tablet vs. a computer.
    a. If accessing from a computer, you will be presented with a QR code to scan. Open the Duo app on your tablet, tap +Add, and select Use QR code. Hold the tablet up to the computer screen to scan the QR code.
    b. If accessing from a tablet, simply click the Continue button.

  8. The process is complete.

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