{"id":16047,"date":"2019-10-16T13:55:42","date_gmt":"2019-10-16T17:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/?p=16047"},"modified":"2024-07-08T06:05:16","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T10:05:16","slug":"take-a-fresh-look-at-your-duo-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/2019\/10\/16\/take-a-fresh-look-at-your-duo-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Take a fresh look at your Duo options"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-700x121.jpg\" alt=\"row of devices with lock image next to Duo logo\" class=\"wp-image-12431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-700x121.jpg 700w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-200x35.jpg 200w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-300x52.jpg 300w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-768x132.jpg 768w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0-665x115.jpg 665w, https:\/\/michigan.it.umich.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Duo-Slim-Banner_0.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve been logging in with Duo the same way for awhile, now is a good time to review your options and consider whether there are other methods that might work better for you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Duo Mobile app<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Advantages:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Offers multiple login-approval methods (passcode, push notification; phone call and text message when installed on a smartphone).<\/li><li>Works with or without a WiFi or cellular connection.<\/li><li>Likely always with you because it is stored on your smartphone or tablet.<\/li><li>Works with Apple Watch and Android smartwatch.<\/li><li>When traveling internationally, most people can use the Duo Mobile app to generate a passcode because it works without a WiFi or cellular connection.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Requires a smart device.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Text message<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Advantages:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each text message contains 10 passcodes that are good for 30 days.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Requires a WiFi or cellular connection to receive a text message; standard text message rates apply.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hardware token<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Advantages:<\/em>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Key fob is small and easily attached to a keychain, backpack, and so on.<\/li><li>Available at no cost to individuals from the Computer Showcase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>May be lost or misplaced. You are responsible for the cost if you want a replacement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>YubiKey<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Advantages:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fits in the USB port of your computer, so login is quick and easy. Just touch the YubiKey.<\/li><li>Available at no cost to individuals from the Computer Showcase.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Takes up USB slot.<\/li><li>Not a good option if you use multiple computers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Phone call<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Advantages:&nbsp;<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You can use any or all of your phone numbers, including your U-M phone, personal home phone, and cell phone.<\/li><li>Tip: Your university phone number is a good backup option if you forget a device at home.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Considerations:<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you use a shared phone at work, you need to be at the phone to answer the call when you are logging in. Only you can verify your login.<\/li><li>Requires a phone\u2014landline or cellular; standard phone rates apply.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And remember, be sure to set up a backup option if you haven\u2019t done so already! See <a href=\"https:\/\/documentation.its.umich.edu\/2fa\/options-two-factor-authentication\"><strong>Options for Two-Factor Authentication<\/strong><\/a> for descriptions of all the options with links to enrollment procedures. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been logging in with Duo the same way for awhile, now is a good time to review your options and consider whether there are other methods that might work better for you.&nbsp; Duo Mobile app Advantages: Offers multiple login-approval methods (passcode, push notification; phone call and text message when installed on a smartphone). 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