Two-Factor Authentication, provided by Duo, integrates your phone into the login process, resulting in two types of authentication to verify your identity:
- Something you know – your NUID and password
- Something you have – your mobile device
Benefits & Features
Why is this needed?
- Cyberattacks targeting our faculty, staff, and students are an ongoing threat and we've had a significant number of victims within our university community.
- In 2018, 81% of cyberattacks were executed by taking advantage of weak or stolen passwords.
- Two-Factor Authentication is the best way to mitigate attacks on weak or stolen passwords.
I’ve registered! Now what?
- Try to log into a University system, like Canvas. Type in your username and password and click Log In. An authentication screen will appear to provide more options.
- If you don’t receive an authentication notification, check the notification settings on your phone or restart the DUO Mobile app on your smartphone.
Registration Tips
- Register your Android or iPhone via the DUO app for the most flexible notification options, including push notifications, text messages, phone calls or to generate one-time passcodes.
- Register the phone that you normally have with you at work, when traveling or at home. This will be your primary phone that will receive authentication notifications.
- You will need your phone and computer to register.
- It’s a good idea to register another phone in case your primary phone is unavailable.
Getting Started
Register a phone number with Two-Factor Authentication. When you attempt to access University systems that utilize this technology it requires a you to confirm your identity by using the Duo application on your registered smartphone, via a text message, or by answering a phone call to your registered phone number.
How to Register
1. Go to trueyou.nebraska.edu and click Login to sign into your TrueYou
2. Select Enroll in Two-Factor
3. Follow the guide to set up your Two-Factor Authentication
Pricing
Free for use as a University faculty, staff, or student
Requirements
Recommended
- Smartphone
- Duo app installed on your phone
Guides
Forms
Support
Submit a ticket to the ITS Help Desk via support@nebraska.edu
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