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If you choose, you can BYOD (bring your own device) by purchasing a security key to use for Duo authentication. A security key plugs A security key plugs into your USB port and when tapped or when the button is pressed it sends a signed response back to Duo to validate verify your login.

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To use a security key with Duo, make sure you have the following:

  • A supported browser. (see table on Duo guide to check)

  • An available USB port on you device.

Get a Security Key

Purchase a security key, like Yubico’s YubiKey, or any OATH HOTP-compatible tokens. 

First Time Set Up - From Cal Poly Portal

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titleFirst Time Set UpClick to see first time set up instructions

Enroll your security key.

Launch Chrome (REQUIRED) and log

 

  1. Log in to the My Cal Poly portal.

  2. Go to the Personal Info tab > Personal Info portlet > Authorized Devices > Multi-factor Authentication

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  1.  > Edit.

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Authenticate
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  2. You will be prompted to authenticate with Duo with your current device.

  3. Once authenticated,

click on the Add another device link.
  1. click Add a device 

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  2. Select the Security Key option and

click the 
  1. then click the Continue button. 

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Begin security key enrollment by clicking the Continue button. A pop-up window will prompt you to tap your key to enroll. If you don't see a pop-up window, you may need to temporarily adjust your browser settings to allow one.
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Insert and tap or touch your security key.
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Allow duosecurity.com to see your security key by clicking the Allow button.
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  2. Follow the on-screen prompt to complete the enrollment.
    Your security key is now added to your Duo account.

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Use a Security Key

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titleUse Click to learn how to use a Security Key
  1. Log in to the My Cal Poly portal

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  • When you are prompted to authenticate, under Device, select Security Key.
  • Click the Use Security Key button to authenticate.
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    Insert and tap or touch your security key
    1. or Cal Poly MFA/Duo-enabled application.

    2. Insert your security key if not already plugged in, and then tap or press your security key when prompted to log in to the application.
      Once your identity is verified, your Cal Poly account will be authenticated.

    KEEP IN MIND

    • Some types of keys flash as a prompt for you to authenticate.

    • Your browser may also pop up a prompt instructing you to tap your security key.

    • You need to interact with the prompt to use a security key from Safari browser on macOS or any browser on iOS.

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