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Enroll in Duo Two Factor Authentication

Enrolling in Duo’s two factor authentication service is simple. Now, with self-enrollment options, Georgia Southern faculty, staff, and students can enroll in the service in a way that’s efficient and convenient with just three easy steps:

Enroll today to safeguard yourself against identity theft, phishing attempts, and other cyber attacks. Use the steps below to get started!

Enabling Duo

To enable Duo, select the “Enable Two-Factor Authentication” link in the Personal Settings tile in your MyGS portal. Next, follow the on-screen prompts to complete your enrollment.

Get a head start on Duo enrollment by learning more about authentication and registration now. Continue to the “Select Authentication” tab to learn about the next step in the enrollment process.

Authentication Methods

A smartphone or tablet with the Duo Mobile app is the fastest and easiest way to use Duo. Don’t have a smartphone or tablet? We support other authentication methods, as well, including landline telephones and non-smart cellphones.

Smartphone or Tablet

Using Duo push with your smartphone or tablet is the easiest, most convenient way to use Duo. Simply download the Duo app on your device and enroll your smartphone or tablet. Each time you’re prompted to authenticate, Duo will send a “push” notification to your device using the downloaded app.

You can also use the Duo Mobile app to generate passcodes that you can use to authenticate. See our Device Enrollment Options under the “Register Device” tab for step-by-step instructions.

Landline Telephone

Registering a landline device allows you to use the “Call Me” option in Duo to receive a phone call verifying your login. While most users register desk phones when selecting this verification option, you can also use cell phones to receive a verification call.

The “Call Me” option serves as a great second verification method just in case you lose or break your smart device and still need to access your accounts. To learn how to register for this option, select the “Landline Telephone” option under the “Register Device” tab.

SMS Text Code

If you’re using a flip phone or other non-smart cell phone, SMS text codes are a great mobile option for authentication. Select the “SMS Text Code” option under the “Register Device” tab for complete instructions.

Completing the Enrollment Process

If you’ve read the two previous tabs, you probably have a pretty good idea of the authentication method you’d like to use with Duo. Step-by-step instructions can be accessed for each authentication method using the buttons below. When you’re ready to enroll, it’s a good idea to have these instructions, along with the device you’re registering, ready and available. If you have any problems completing the registration process, our MyTech Support staff will be happy to help you with the process.

Choose a method below to learn how to register your device.

Smartphone with Duo App Landline Telephone SMS Text Code

Let’s Get Started

Are you ready to enroll in Duo? Start the process by clicking the “Enable Two-Factor Authentication” link in the Personal Settings tile in your MyGS portal.

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Have questions or need technology support? Our MyTech Support representatives are happy to help. Please contact us by calling (912) 478-2287 or by using any of our other contact methods.

Last updated: 3/21/2024