1) Google Authenticator
(Android / iPhone & iPad)
Setting up Authenticator
- On your Android device, navigate to your Google Account.
- At the top, select the Security tab.
If you don’t see the Security tab initially, swipe through all tabs until it appears. - Under "Signing in to Google," select 2-Step Verification. You might need to log in.
- Under "Authenticator app," choose Set up.
On some devices, you may need to tap Get Started under “Authenticator app.” - Follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
2) Duo Mobile
(Android / iPhone & iPad)
Setting up Duo Mobile
1. Install Duo Mobile on your iPhone/iOS or Android device.
2. Follow the prompts to enable two-factor authentication (often referred to as two-step verification) for your account using an authenticator app. Disregard any references to Google Authenticator or other mobile apps — you will be using Duo Mobile instead.
3. When setting up the authenticator app, you will typically be shown a QR code to scan. Open Duo Mobile and select Add in the top right corner of your accounts list to access the account type selector.
4. If the new account you wish to add presents a QR code for scanning with an authenticator app, tap Use QR code from Duo Mobile's Add account options. Use your camera to scan the QR code and add the account.
5. Use Duo Mobile to scan the QR code displayed on your screen.
6. Assign a name to the new account in Duo Mobile and tap Save to return to the accounts list.
7. Finally, tap the indicator next to the account name in Duo Mobile to generate a passcode that will expire in 30 seconds. Enter the passcode (without any spaces) into the application's verification prompt on your computer to ensure that the passcode generator is functioning correctly. Then click "Next," "Finish," or whichever option completes the authenticator app registration.