How can I learn more about 2FA?

The University of Illinois uses a 2-Factor authentication (2FA) service provided by Duo Security, an industry leader in cyber security services. This will help secure your account and the University's sensitive data. The University of Illinois is committed to securing its institutional data and the personal information of everyone at the University.

About 2FA

NetID Center - Enroll and Edit 2FA
What is 2-factor authentication?

Setting up a Phone with Duo

Step 1 - Installing the Duo Mobile app (optional)
Step 2 - Getting started with Duo
Step 3 - Adding a device to Duo

Setting up a Token with Duo

2FA - Hardware Tokens

Using Duo

Temporary Passcode

 

Maintaining & Troubleshooting Duo

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

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Article ID: 1533
Created
Tue 1/19/21 9:31 PM
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The default 2FA options can incur data charges for text messages, phone calls, or accessing the Duo Mobile application while you are outside of the USA. However, there are options to avoid this.
2-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security protection for your sensitive, personal university data.

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2-Factor Authentication is a method of confirming your identity by utilizing something you know (password) AND a second factor.