Duo Two-Factor Authentication

On March 27, 2024, W&M Information Technology will update Duo and the prompt you are used to seeing will have a new look. The new authentication experience is called the Duo Universal Prompt, and it’s designed to be even simpler and faster than ever.

Duo is William & Mary's two-factor authentication service. It provides an additional level of security to prevent unauthorized access to a variety of systems. Two-factor authentication helps protect against increasingly sophisticated security threats, like phishing, and thwarts unauthorized use of your login credentials. Duo - Two Factor Authentication

Enroll in Duo

Learn more about Duo at W&M!

How it works

Duo, as a two-factor authentication system, has two distinct login steps.

Step 1) Sign-in with your W&M Username and password.

Step 2) Confirm your login by entering a code sent to an enrolled device.

Find more details about how Duo works in the Duo Guide.

Enrolling In Duo

Before you can use W&M services that require Duo authentication, you need to enroll. The enrollment process is pretty simple.

Start by checking out Duo's Enrollment Instructions.

Then go to our W&M Duo Management Site (https://william-mary.login.duosecurity.com/devices) to enroll.

We recommend you register at least two devices, like your mobile device and your office phone. A desktop/laptop computer can not be used as the authentication device.

Enrollment from a Mobile Device
You can also enroll in Duo on your mobile device! In the browser of your mobile device, go to the W&M Duo Management Site. You will need to download the Duo Mobile App (iOS or Android) before or during the enrollment process.

Making Changes

If you need to add a new device or change your Duo settings use the W&M Duo Management site.

Questions? Contact the Technology Support Center (TSC)
757-221-4357 (HELP) | [[support]] | Jones 201, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm