Enroll a Security Key for Duo

How To:

  • Enroll a Security Key for Duo for first time sign-ins.
  • Enroll a Security Key for Duo after already having other methods.

Applies To:

  • Faculty, Staff, and Student Employees Enrolled in Duo

Steps:

A security key plugs into your USB port and when tapped or when the button is pressed it sends a signed response back to Duo to validate your login. 

In order to use a security key with Duo, make sure you have the following: 

  • A supported browser (We recommend the newest versions of Chrome, Edge, or Mozilla Firefox).

  • An available USB port. 

  • A security key that IT has enabled for your account.  

First time sign-ins.

1. When signing in to any ESU service that uses Duo you will be greeted with the Welcome to Duo Security prompt. Click on Get Started

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2. Select Security Key

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3. Make sure you have a security key inserted into a USB or USB-C port on your computer. Then click on Continue

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4. A Windows Security tab will appear. Depending on your security key you will need to press the button or touch the security key to save it

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5. Press Continue

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6. 

Once your security key is added you will be able to add other forms of authentication which is recommended. Or you can select I don’t want to add more devices

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7. You have now successfully set up your Security Key and can sign in to your account with it.

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Enroll a Security Key for Duo after already having another method set up.

1. You will need to sign in to any service that uses Duo. You will then be greeted by the Duo Universal Prompt that you normally see,

DUO push login screen

2. Click on Other Options.

Duo push screen

3. Click Manage Devices.

Red Square around Manage devices in DUO

4. You will now have to verify that it is you trying to access your Duo account. You can veridy by using any previous methods that you have enrolled with including Duo Pushes, a Duo Mobile Passcode, a Hardware Token, Text Message or a Bypass Code. After selecting an option and verifying you will be brought to a screen that shows all devices that you have currently enrolled with your account.

DUO manage devices screen

5. Click on Add a Device and select Security Key.

Red Square around security key

6. Press Continue and you should get a pop-up to your computer that looks similar to this one:

Windows security key setup

7. Touch your Security Key and it will be setup with your account.

Continue setup Screen

You have now successfully setup your Security Key and can sign into your account using a Security Key.

 

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