Identity and Access Management, Secure Sign-in Portal

The SMS option for Multi-Factor Authentication will soon be turned off. You need to set up the Duo app on your device to add push capability. Users who currently use SMS (text messaging) as their Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA or 2FA) will be prompted by the Secure Sign-in Portal to help move to a more secure MFA factor.

When you first login to your account, you will follow the same flow that you have been using. 

Enter your username and password.

Signin pageEnter Password Page

You will then be redirected to Duo. 

Duo Redirect PageDuo Passcode request screenScreen on Duo to Enter the text passcodePasscode entered into screen

Once you have authenticated with Duo, you will see an explanation page that will give you details about how you can move forward. 

Explanation Page for Secure Sign-in Portal.

When you click continue, you will be offered two options.  On the screen you will see a QR code or a link to set up Duo Push.  You will also see at the bottom of the page an option to Snooze.

Duo Setup Screen

When you snooze the first time a countdown begins.  You have 14 days from the first time you select snooze to set up Duo Push using a smartphone or purchase a hardware token. 

Duo Setup Deferred page.

If at any point you receive an error page, please contact the IT Service Desk at consult@illinois.edu.  Please provide a screen shot of the error message for troubleshooting. 


Keywords:
Sign-in MFA Secure Portal Duo SMS 
Doc ID:
160203
Owned by:
Identity and Access Management G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2026-03-25
Updated:
2026-04-28
Sites:
University of Illinois Technology Services