UA's DUO Authentication Methods

Below are the most secure authentication methods  for your campus communities. PLEASE NOTE-- It is important  to set up more than one authentication method in order to have a backup

Level of Security Authentication Method More Information
Best/
Most Secure

Platform Authenticators (like Touch/Face ID, Android biometrics) 

(i.e. Windows Hello, Apple Touch) works only on device it is set up on - make sure a roaming/alternate factor is enabled (such as a hardware key or Verified Duo Push)
Next Best/ Secure Roaming Authenticators (WebAuthn, Yubico security keys)

Compatible Hardware Key
Good Verified Duo Push

(Duo Mobile App, requires mobile device)

Acceptable Duo Mobile Generated Passcodes, Hardware Token Passcodes

 
Discontinued
  • SMS (June 2025)
  • Phone Calls (December 2025)
  • Duo Push (December 2025/TBD)
Have demonstrated risk for both individual and university information