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Duo multi-factor authentication - Enroll and set up a security key

Step 1

Go to the Duo multi-factor authentication enrollment website (https://duo.colorado.edu/) and sign in with your IdentiKey username and password. 

Please note: OIT recommends setting up Duo with a phone number or the mobile app before adding a security key and this tutorial reflects that workflow. 

Step 2

When prompted to authenticate, choose Other options.

Step 3

Click Manage devices. You will be required to authenticate. 

Step 4

You will be prompted to authenticate. Select whichever of the authentication you've already set up options you prefer. 

Step 5

After successful authentication, you will see a confirmation page. 

Step 6

Click add a device.

Step 7

Select Security key.

Step 8

If you get prompted, click Continue. 

Step 9

Plug in your security key and touch to authenticate. 

Please note: unless you are setting up a device as a security key, do not use your phone or tablet to scan the QR code. 

Step 10

You will get a success message.

Please note: If you get an error message and need to set up your Yubikey, follow our instructions in the Register a Yubikey using OTP tutorial.

Step 11

Your security key will now appear on your devices page.