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2FA/MFA, Enroll Smartphone in Duo Mobile

An easy way to handle the verification step when signing in to university services is enrolling your smartphone with Duo Mobile and setting your default to Duo Push.

Install the Duo Mobile app on your smartphone

Go to the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)

Search for "Duo Mobile"

Get the free app and install it

Note: There may be similar apps advertised. Be careful to download the correct one!

  

Set up your smartphone with Duo Push in the Identity Center

In a web browser on a computer, go to identity.uillinois.edu and log in

Select "Manage my 2FA"

 

Select "Add a new device"

Choose the smartphone device platform, i.e. Android, iOS (Apple), or Windows Phone

Select "Continue"

Enter your phone number, including country code

Choose "Yes" for the question "Do you want to use the Duo Mobile App for this device?"

Select "Continue"

If your device is already registered, you will be prompted to continue or cancel. Choose "Continue."

 

Switch to your smartphone and open the Duo Mobile app

If this is your first time setting up Duo Mobile, select "Continue" and "QR code"

 

Note: If you already have Duo Mobile installed, use the "Add +" option in the top-right corner, and then "QR Code" to set up an account

Switch back to the browser on your computer

On the Duo install page, choose "I have Duo Mobile installed"

When a QR code pops up, point your smartphone's camera at the screen

Name the account, e.g. "U of I MFA" or "Illinois Verification"

Once complete, the new account will appear on the list of connected services

That's it! Going forward, Duo Push will be an available option to use when signing in to university services.

Check out the suggested articles below to set Duo Push as your default option and to see how Duo Push works.



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Doc ID:
148901
Owned by:
Allison P. in UI Gies College of Business
Created:
2025-03-06
Updated:
2025-03-13
Sites:
UI Gies College of Business