How do I enroll in Two-Factor Authentication?

Please visit the UIT 2FA website with instructions on enrollment.


DUO Mobile


Download the Duo Mobile App

Duo Mobile AppOn your mobile device, download the app "Duo Mobile" and install it on your device:

Login to AccessUH

AccessUH Login Image

  1. Go to AccessUH (https://accessuh.uh.edu). 
  2. Be sure that you are on the CougarNet login tab.
  3. Login with your CougarNet UserID and password.
  4. Click the "Login using your CougarNet" button.

Follow the Prompts to Complete Enrollment

 


1. Click the "Start setup" button. 


First Screen for Duo Setup



2. Click the "Add a new device".


 DUO Mobile


3. Select "Mobile phone" as the type of device you are adding, and click "Continue".


DUO Mobile


4. Enter your phone number, click the checkbox to confirm that your entered number is correct, then click "Continue".



Third Screen for Duo Setup


5. Select your type of mobile of phone, and click "Continue".



Fourth Screen for Duo Setup


6. Click "I have Duo Mobile installed".



Fifth Screen for Duo Setup




7. Open the Duo Mobile app on your mobile phone, tap the "+" button to add your CougarNet account, and scan the QR code.

8. On your computer, click "Continue to Login", and select "Send Me a Push" (Recommended).



Sixth Screen for Duo SetupSeventh Screen for Duo Setup













9. On your mobile device, tap the push notification and, once it opens in the Duo Mobile app, confirm its origin and tap the green checkmark to authorize the login.


DUO Mobile


Two-factor Authentication Completed

Once the steps above are complete, you are all set! From now on, you will be prompted to initiate Two-Factor Authentication via Duo each time you log in to the AccessUH or the Microsoft 365 Web interface.


To add additional devices please go to https://uh.edu/2fa-portal/.  

Created: Jul 28, 2020 - 6:18am Updated: Mar 21, 2024 - 1:50am Author: UIT Support Center Article: 3081
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