Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Two-Factor and Duo Mobile. If your question is not answered here, contact your campus ITS Help Desk for assistance.
Below is a list of frequently asked questions about Two-Factor and Duo Mobile. If your question is not answered here, contact your campus ITS Help Desk for assistance.
Two-Factor Authentication provides a second layer of security to any type of login, requiring extra information or a physical device to log in, in addition to your password. By requiring two different channels of authentication, we can protect user logins from remote attacks that may exploit stolen usernames and passwords.
Duo Mobile is a mobile application (app) that the University of Nebraska uses for Two-Factor Authentication. You install the Duo app on your smartphone or tablet to generate passcodes for login or receive push notifications for easy, one-tap authentication on your mobile device.
If you have downloaded the Duo Mobile app, that means you're enrolled in Two-Factor Authentication.
No. Having a smartphone does make for an easier and more secure experience with Duo Push. However, it is also possible to enroll a non-smartphone mobile device or landline to receive SMS passcodes or phone calls.
Yes! Upon initial registration, ITS recommends that you register more than one phone, including a mobile phone, office phone, and home phone. Any registered phone can be designated as the “primary” phone to receive notifications without requiring you to confirm your identity with Two-Factor Authentication. However, an identity confirmation on your primary phone is required to register another phone after the initial registration.
It is recommended to register your phones in the following order:
Whether you are registering your phone to receive a notification via the smartphone app or a phone call, you will enter your international phone number in the following format: plus sign, country code, and phone number. For example: +974 XXX XXXXX for a Qatari phone number.
If you have access to the “My Settings & Devices” link (the self-service portal) at the Duo Prompt and are currently able to authenticate with a device, you may:
Learn more about managing your devices at https://guide.duo.com/manage-devices
Duo Push authentication requests require a minimal amount of data – less than 2KB per authentication. For example, you would only consume 1 megabyte (MB) of data if you were to authenticate 500 times in a given month.
There are several reasons this could be happening. Please try the following to troubleshoot:
See this Duo Knowledge Base article for information on authenticating without cell or internet service: https://help.duo.com/s/article/4449
The Two-Factor Authentication technology supports both domestic and international phone numbers.
Kearney:
308-865-8363
Lincoln:
402-472-3970
Omaha:
402-554-4357
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