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

2FA - Hardware Tokens

Using Duo

Temporary Passcode

Maintaining & Troubleshooting Duo

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

See Also:

• 2FA, 2-Factor authentication topics
• Identity Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, What is MFA?
• 2FA, Installing the Duo Mobile app
• 2FA - Getting started with Duo
• 2FA, Adding a Device to Duo
• 2FA, Activate Duo Mobile for Your Device
• 2FA, How do I enroll in 2-Factor Authentication from off campus?
• 2FA, Hardware Tokens and Security Keys
• 2FA, Authentication methods & devices
• MFA, Remember Me
• 2FA, Requesting and Using a Temporary Passcode
• 2FA, How to manage your devices
• 2FA, Enroll a new phone/new phone number
• MFA, How to set default device & automatic authentication method
• 2FA - Set up non-university Email address to receive temporary passcode