Duo: Using Duo Mobile


What is Duo Mobile?

Auburn University uses Duo Security for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify identity during login using a physical device. The physical device may be a smartphone or tablet using the Duo Mobile app, a text message to a cell phone, an automated voice call to a landline or cell phone, or a Duo hardware token. Users are encouraged to register at least two devices for backup. The Duo Mobile app is the recommended method for multi-factor authentication. 

Why Duo Mobile Is Needed

Duo Mobile is a security requirement for Auburn University employees and students. Duo Mobile uses MFA to confirm your identity when accessing certain university resources. 

Duo Mobile Minimum Requirements

Applications/Resources Requiring Duo Mobile

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 you have a new phone and the app has become disabled; how to use Duo on various phone devices; managing devices in Duo; using a Duo token; and using Duo internationally.


Setting Up Duo Mobile for the First Time Reactivating Duo Mobile Methods of Using Duo on an iPhone, Android, Cellular Phone, or Landline Managing Devices in Duo Mobile Using a Duo Token Using Duo and Traveling Internationally

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