Auburn University uses Duo Security to prompt individuals for a secondary confirmation of their identity at log in using a physical device in their possession. This process is called multi-factor authentication, or MFA. The physical device may be a smartphone or tablet using an app, a text message to a phone, an automated voice call to landlines or cell phones, or a hardware token.
AU employees and students are strongly encouraged to register at least two alternative devices, such as a smartphone or cell phone number (as a landline) or a tablet.
Duo Mobile is a security requirement for AU employees and students. Duo Mobile uses multi-factor authentication to confirm your identity when accessing certain university resources.
This is a partial list of software utilized by Auburn and whether it is protected by VPN or Duo MFA.
VPN Required:
MFA Required (VPN is NOT Required):
Auburn Credentials Required (VPN and Duo MFA Not Required):
Click the corresponding button below for instructions on: setting up Duo Mobile for the first time; reactivating Duo Mobile if it has become disabled; how to use Duo on various phone devices; managing devices in Duo; using a Duo token; and using Duo internationally.