Duo / Enroll a secondary device or a new phone for use on an existing Duo account
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Objective
- To provide instruction on setting up and enrolling an additional device for use on an existing Duo account
- Add a second device to an existing Duo account
- Add a tablet to an existing Duo account
- Add a mobile phone to an existing Duo account
- Add a hardware token to an existing Duo account
- To provide instruction on enrolling a new phone for use on an existing Duo account
User
- All current Miami University Students, Faculty, and Staff, plus Alumni, Retirees, and Emeriti are required to enroll in Duo
Environment
- 312306: Duo Security Two-factor Authentication
- Duo Mobile App
- Android, iPhone, or Windows smartphone
- Android or iOS tablet
- Mobile Phone (cell phone other than a smartphone)
- YubiKey 4 or 5 Series Security Key
- YubiKey hardware token
- U2F hardware device
- U2F authenticator
- U2F security token
Rationale
- After you've enrolled your primary device for use with Duo Security, MUIT recommends that you add a second device to your account. This will give you the ability to log in to your applications if the device you use regularly to authenticate is damaged, lost, or forgotten
- You must be enrolled in Duo before you can add a secondary device
- Duo works with your smartphone, mobile phone, tablet, or U2F hardware token and supports a variety of authentication methods
Resolution
After initial enrollment
Add an Android, iPhone, or Windows smartphone (Duo Mobile)
- In Duo's Self Service Portal on your computer, select Duo Mobile as the type of device you want to add
- Enter the area code and phone number of the smartphone you want to enroll
- Click the Continue button
- Check the box to confirm that you have entered the correct phone number
- Confirm that you have ownership of the phone number by clicking the Send me a passcode button
- Enter the passcode sent to your phone and click the Verify button
- Download and install the Duo Mobile app on the smartphone you want to enroll
- Go to the app store for your device and search for Duo Mobile (not the Google Duo app!)
- When prompted, allow Duo Mobile to take pictures and record video
- Click the Next button
- Confirm that the Duo Mobile app is installed on your smartphone and click the I have Duo Mobile Installed button
- Locate the QR code in the activation window
- In the Duo Mobile app on your smartphone, tap the + (plus-symbol) button
- Hold your phone to your computer screen so that your device camera can scan the QR code
- A check mark indicates that you successfully scanned the code
- If you cannot scan the QR code, click the Or have an activation link emailed to you instead link and follow the instructions
- Click the Continue button to complete the addition of your device
- Look for your new device
Add an Android or iOS tablet (Duo Mobile)
- In Duo's Self Service Portal on your computer, select Duo Mobile as the type of device you want to add
- Click the I have a tablet link below the Continue button
- Click the Continue button
- Select the type of tablet that you want to enroll: iOS or Android
- Click the Continue button
- Download and install the Duo Mobile app on the smartphone you want to enroll
- Go to the app store for your device and search for Duo Mobile (not the Google Duo app!)
- When prompted, allow Duo Mobile to take pictures and record video
- Click the Next button
- Confirm that the Duo Mobile app is installed on your smartphone and click the I have Duo Mobile Installed button
- Locate the QR code in the activation window
- In the Duo Mobile app on your smartphone, tap the + (plus-symbol) button
- Hold your phone to your computer screen so that your device camera can scan the QR code
- A check mark indicates that you successfully scanned the code
- If you cannot scan the QR code, click the Or have an activation link emailed to you instead link and follow the instructions
- Click the Continue button to complete the addition of your device
- Look for your new device
Add a mobile phone (cell phone other than a smartphone)
- In Duo's Self Service Portal on your computer, select Phone number as the type of device you want to add
- Enter the area code and phone number of the smartphone you want to enroll
- Click the Continue button
- Check the box to confirm that you have entered the correct phone number
- Confirm that you have ownership of the phone number by clicking the Send me a passcode button
- Enter the passcode sent to your phone and click the Verify button
- Click the Continue button
- Look for your new device under My Settings and Devices
Add a YubiKey 4 or 5 Series Security Key (U2F hardware device)
- Insert the hardware token into your computer's USB port
- In Duo's Self Service Portal on your computer, select Security key
- A pop-up window will appear on-screen to complete the enrollment
- If you don’t see a pop-up window, temporarily adjust your browser settings to allow the pop-up window to be displayed
- The system will automatically contact your token for approval
- If necessary, press the button on the hardware token to complete the enrollment
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Article ID:
54890
Created
Mon 6/4/18 4:09 PM
Modified
Mon 7/21/25 8:10 AM