Two-factor Authentication

Overview

Also known as 2FA, two factor authentication is a type of multi-factor authentication (MFA). MFA confirms a user's claimed identity by using multiple separate components that fall into the following general categories:

• Something you know (e.g. your password)

• Something you posses (e.g. a bank card, or a one-time passcode)

  • Note: a one-time passcode is usually a randomly generated numerical passcode that is valid for one use only.

• Something you are (e.g. your finger print)

Why is this important?

Security is improved by making it that much harder for an unauthorized actor to be able to supply all of the factors required for access. At UWyo, 2FA confirms a user's claimed identity by utilizing a combination of two different components, your UWyo password and a one-time passcode supplied by the Duo Mobile app.

Setting up Duo Mobile for 2FA

Download: Duo Mobile can be downloaded from the relevant mobile device app store:

• https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile

• https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827

To setup Duo, please use UWyo’s guide to setting up 2FA Two-Factor Authentication at the University of Wyoming - How to Enroll
For ARCC services, please use the “Push” option.

Duo’s enrollment/setup guide is a general self-enrollment guide. It is included here as supporting documentation. Duo Universal Prompt - Guide to Two-Factor Authentication · Duo Security

2-Factor Authentication Methods and Directions

Below are in depth instructions for authentication using your preferred 2 factor method (expandable directions below):

Duo Mobile push:

 

 

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