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  • SMS and phone call Two Factor Authentication (2FA) are being phased out for employees. Employees who don't have a mobile phone or tablet, or would prefer an alternate option, can request a token using the 2FA token request form.

  • Waterloo students may purchase a U2F key from an external provider, such as Amazon, for personal use, if desired.

  • If you need to remove a device or replace a phone that was lost or stolen, please refer to the article Removing a device or replacing a lost or stolen token

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Add the Duo Mobile App to a tablet or cell phone without

providing a phone number

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The instructions below apply to iOS and Android tablets.

  1. Go to Device management .

  2. Select Add a device.

     

  3. Select Duo Mobile.


  4. Skip entering a phone number by selcting I have a tablet.

  5. If you havent already, install the Duo Mobile app and click Next.

  6. Use the Duo Mobile app to scan the QR code and add your account to the app.

Add a Security Key

  1. Go to Device management .

  2. Select Add a device

     

  3. Select Security Key.

     

  4. Insert your security key and click Continue, then follow the instructions.

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To add a cell phone for SMS and install the Duo Mobile App (this option is for students, alumni, and retirees only)

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The instructions below apply to iOS, and Android devices.

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Note

Using Call Me and SMS (text) as methods of DUO authentication are vulnerable to various online attacks. Therefore, phone numbers will be automatically removed for individuals who use the DUO Mobile app

Add a phone for SMS or phone call authentication (this option is for students, alumni, and retirees only)

This method is not suggested since Using Call Me and SMS as methods of DUO authentication are vulnerable to various online attacks.

  1. Go to Device management.

  2. Select phone number and click Continue.

  3. Enter and confirm your phone number, then click Add phone number.

  4. Yes, its correct.

    Click Continue.

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Need help?

Contact the IST Service Desk online or 519-888-4567 ext. 44357.

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