Manage Your Multi-Factor Authentication Device


Using My Security on the Account Management System is the recommended authentication method for its simplicity and ease of use. However, some users may need to use the Duo Universal Prompt method depending on their access requirements.

This article explains the recommended method and the backup option.

Primary option (Account Management System)

Follow the steps below to use the recommended method.

 

  1. Sign in to University of Maryland Account Management System. You will be redirected to the Central Authentication Service (CAS) to enter your university credentials and complete Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).
  2. Click My Security on the left panel.
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  3. Under the Duo Devices, click on Add a device.
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  4. Add device information and click Submit.
    • Choose a verification method. There are two options
      •  Activate using DUO Mobile. OR
      •  Send a secure link to your phone.
    • Select one and follow the instructions on screen to complete the activation process.
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Alternate option (Duo Universal Prompt)

Follow the steps below to use the backup method.

 

UMD Multi-factor authentication (MFA) allows you to use multiple devices to authenticate your identity. Use the steps below to add or remove devices. 

  1. Visit the login.umd.edu page in an Incognito Window.
  2. Select Login to Single Sign-on.
    • CAS login screen will open.
  3. Login with your Directory ID and passphrase.
  4. Select Login to authenticate.
    • Open Duo Mobile window will open.
  5. Instead of performing the MFA action, click Other options.
  6. Select the Manage devices option in the next screen.
  7. Perform MFA authentication. On the next window, you will be able to edit your current device by clicking Edit at the top right or add a device by clicking the Plus (+) sign on the right side (under Add a device).

Set the default device

Duo automatically identifies the last device used based on browser cookies with no manual selection option. This tracking is specific to each browser and device. Since Duo uses the Central Authentication Service (CAS), all related services are treated as a single application. For more details, see How does the Duo Universal Prompt last-used authentication method work? on Cisco Duo's website.

Choose a different method

UMD multi-factor authentication (MFA) allows you to choose different methods to authenticate your identity. Use the steps below to choose a different method.

  1. Visit the login.umd.edu page in an Incognito Window.
  2. Select Login to Single Sign-on.
    • CAS login screen will open.
  3. Login with your Directory ID and passphrase.
  4. Select Login to authenticate.
    • Open Duo Mobile window will open.
  5. Instead of performing the MFA action, click Other options.
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  6. Select the Duo Push option in the next screen.
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  7. Perform MFA authentication. 

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