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

Follow these instructions to setup a security key like a Yubikey to your Duo Multi-factor authentication account. For easiest set up, we recommend enrolling with the Duo Mobile app or a phone number before enrolling a security key.

Please note: The university does not provide Yubikeys. If you choose this method of authentication, it is your responsibility to purchase, configure, and keep track of your token. If need to set up and register your Yubikey, follow our Register a Yubikey using OTP tutorial.

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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. 

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When prompted to authenticate, choose Other options.

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Click Manage devices. You will be required to authenticate. 

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

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After successful authentication, you will see a confirmation page. 

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Click add a device. 

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Select Security key.

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If you get prompted, click Continue. 

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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. 

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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.

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Your security key will now appear on your devices page.