How to Use Duo Push for Multifactor Authentication (MFA)

Duo Push is the recommended multifactor (previously called two-step) authentication method because it is the easiest and quickest way to authenticate.

A Push notification is sent to your device and all you have to do is tap Approve to authenticate.
Some departments will be prompted to enter a Verified Duo Push, or three-digit code shown on the login screen, instead of only selecting Approve.

Note: Internet or cellular access is required to use this method.

The following devices support Duo Push notification to verify your identity:

How to use Duo Push notifications

1. If you are using a browser that you previously used to authenticate, you will be presented with the last-used authentication method. If Duo Push was your last-used authentication method, a login request will be sent to your device.

If Duo Push was not your last used authentication method, Other options.
In the Other options menu, select the Duo Push option.

2. Open the Duo Mobile app on your device. If you see a banner at the top indicating a pending request, tap it to continue.

Note: Once a Push notification is sent, you have 60 seconds to approve the request.

3. Tap Approve to authenticate.

If you get a request you were not expecting, tap Deny.

Some departments will be prompted to enter a Verified Duo Push, or three-digit code shown on the login screen, instead of only selecting Approve.

4. Once you have authenticated, you might see a screen that asks if you want to trust the browser. You’ll have the option to select “Yes, trust browser.” This takes the place of the “Remember Me” screen.

If you click Yes, trust browser, the browser will automatically remember you, and you will not be prompted to authenticate for that application or service for the next 90 days.
If you select No, do not trust this browser, you will still authenticate and continue onto your desired site; however, you will be prompted to re-authenticate each time you log into an application on that browser.
Remember, public or shared computers shouldn’t be saved as trusted browsers.