Did you know that you can use Duo Mobile as an authentication method for Google 2-Step Verification?
Whenever you need to log into your Google account, you can simply enter a code from your Duo Mobile app.
Add Duo Mobile as an Authentication Method for Google 2FV
To add this authentication method, follow the steps below.
- On a computer, navigate to https://myaccount.google.com/security and log in to your UAH Email account
- Scroll down to the section titled How you sign in to Google. Near the bottom of this section, you will see a list of additional sign-in options you can add. Click Authenticator
- Click + Set up authenticator
- On your mobile device, download Duo Mobile if it is not already installed
- If you're already using Duo Mobile to sign in with Duo, tap Add + in the top right of the screen
- Tap Use QR Code
- Scan the QR code shown on your computer screen and then name the account something recognizable so that you can distinguish between your Duo and Google accounts.
- On your computer, click Next
- Enter the 6-digit code shown under your Google account in your Duo Mobile app and click Verify
Now you're ready to use Duo Mobile to log in to your UAH Google account!
Log in to Google Using Duo Mobile
Whenever you log in, you'll enter your username and password as normal. Depending on your account settings, Google may automatically choose to use this method for your second factor of verification. You'll be prompted to enter "a verification code from the Google Authenticator app."
On your mobile device, open Duo Mobile and tap Show next to your Google account. Enter the 6-digit code shown here and you're in!
If Google doesn't automatically select this authentication method for you, you can simply click Try another way and then "Get a verification code from the Google Authenticator app."
Please note: Google automatically assumes you are using their official Google Authenticator app, which is why you may see phrasing specific to their application. However, this method works just the same for Duo Mobile.
Still Have Questions?
Need help with Duo Mobile or Google 2-Step Verification? Contact the OIT Help Desk.