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2-Factor Authentication Enrollment Guide

This documentation assumes that you have encountered the Duo Two-Factor Authentication enrollment page after attempting to log in to a protected service, and that you are managing the enrollment process primarily on a desktop or laptop computer. 

Before you get started, you will need the following: 

  • Your computer
  • Your UCMNetId and password
  • Your 2FA device of choice (Duo Mobile, Phone Number or Security Key)
    • OIT highly recommends the use of your mobile device (Duo Mobile or Phone Number) as your first and primary 2FA method.
  • The Duo Mobile app downloaded (available in Apple and Google Play App Stores) to speed up the enrollment process. 

If you need help, please call 209-228-HELP or visit the OIT Service Desk in COB-1 Room 127.


1. Begin the Enrollment Process

Click Next and read through the security information from Duo.

While the app downloads, scroll down in your computer's authentication window and click Start setup.


2. Select Your Device Type

Select the type of device you are enrolling. This guide will focus on enrollment via the Duo Mobile app, the process we recommend. 

Select Mobile phone, then click Continue. 


3. Enter your Phone Number 

Follow the prompts from Duo to Enter your phone number. Including entering a passcode sent to verify your device. If you are enrolling a tablet select I have a tablet.

Enter your mobile phone number, verify your number is correct, click the check box, and click Continue.


4. Confirm your Phone Number 

Check your phone for the Passcode to Confirm your phone number. 

Enter your mobile phone number, verify your number is correct, click the check box, and click Continue.


5. Open the Duo Mobile App 

On your device, open the Duo Mobile app (or install it if you haven't yet). Select Set up account.

Select your phone type, then click Continue. 


6. Select QR Code 

On the next screen on the Duo Mobile app select Use a QR code.

Select your phone type, then click Continue. 


7. Scan your QR Code 

Let Duo use your camera, and Scan the QR code

Select your phone type, then click Continue. 


8. Save your Account

Enter in a short Account Name and press Save

When your Duo Mobile app download is complete, open the app on your phone. On your computer, click I have Duo Mobile in the authentication box.


9. Select Continue

After you successfully add your first device, click Continue.

When your Duo Mobile app download is complete, open the app on your phone. On your computer, click I have Duo Mobile in the authentication box.


10. Add another Device (or wait until later)

Duo will prompt you to add another device, but it may only show one option of Security Key. If you don't have a security key, click Skip for now. 

Note: We recommend that you register at least two methods of authentication, so be sure to add another device when you next authenticate. You can learn more on the Manage Devices page.

When your Duo Mobile app download is complete, open the app on your phone. On your computer, click I have Duo Mobile in the authentication box.


11. Complete your First Two-Factor Authentication.

Once you finish with devices or click Skip for Now you will see the final page of the enrollment process. Click Log in with Duo and you will have successfully completed your first Two-Factor Authentication.
When your Duo Mobile app download is complete, open the app on your phone. On your computer, click I have Duo Mobile in the authentication box.


12. Congratulations!

You're now enrolled in 2-Factor Authentication. We recommend that you: