2FA, Activate Duo Mobile for Your Device
There are two ways to complete the activation of your mobile device with Duo. You may use your phone camera to scan an on-screen barcode, or you can have an activation link emailed to you.
(1) Install Duo Mobile app | (2) Get Started with Duo | (3) Add a Device | (4) Activate Duo Mobile |
Make sure you have followed the instructions in 2FA, Adding a Device to Duo before proceeding.
Option 1: Using your cellphone/tablet camera for Activation:
Follow the instructions shown on the screen to open Duo Mobile on your device, tap the '+' button, and scan the barcode on your screen with your camera.
Once successfully scanned you may be asked if you would like this device to be your favorite. This will only show when you have more than 1 device enrolled. The favorite device will be the first device shown in the drop down when authenticating with 2FA.
Option 2: Activate via email
Select "Or have an activation link email to you instead"
Enter your email address and select Send email
Below is an example of the email you will be sent. You could open this email on your smartphone and click the link or type the link in your URL.
Select Open
On your smartphone select No Barcode:
University of Illinois should appear under the Duo Mobile App
Once successfully created you may be asked if you would like this device to be your favorite. This will only show when you have more than 1 device enrolled. The favorite device will be the first device shown in the drop down when authenticating with 2FA.
(1) Install Duo Mobile app | (2) Get Started with Duo | (3) Add a Device | (4) Activate Duo Mobile |
See Also:
- 2FA, 2-Factor authentication topics
- Identity Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, What is MFA?
- 2FA, Installing the Duo Mobile app
- 2FA - Getting started with Duo
- 2FA, Adding a Device to Duo
- 2FA, Activate Duo Mobile for Your Device
- 2FA, How do I enroll in 2-Factor Authentication from off campus?
- 2FA, Hardware Tokens and Security Keys
- 2FA, Authentication methods & devices
- MFA, Remember Me
- 2FA, Requesting and Using a Temporary Passcode
- 2FA, How to manage your devices
- 2FA, Enroll a new phone/new phone number
- MFA, How to set default device & automatic authentication method
- 2FA - Set up non-university Email address to receive temporary passcode