KU IT has enabled Universal Second Factor (U2F) device support for KU applications protected by Duo Multifactor Authentication (MFA). This means if you own a U2F device (e.g., Yubikey or iCloud Keychain), you can register it as another option for MFA. Instructions for setting up a U2F device are below.Yubikeys and other U2F devices are supported as a “best-effort” or “bring-your-own” service. Additionally, U2F devices cannot be used with the KU Anywhere VPN service. <-- Vet for accuracy as VPN moved to SSO
Your U2F device will be associated with your account only it cannot be shared with other users. It works on any computer where you log in with your username and password.
Note: You must use a Chromium-based web browser to add or use U2F devices. If your browser is not compatible, the choice will be unavailable.
This article assumes you have a device already enrolled with Duo and you have it handy to authenticate with.
If you have previously selected the This is my device option, you must clear cache and cookies, use an Incognito/Private browsing window.
- Login with your KU Online ID and password to Single Sign-On if prompted.
- On the Duo screen, click "More Options" rather than performing your Duo authentication.
- Click Manage devices at the bottom.
- Authenticate with Duo using your existing device.
- After successfully authenticating with Duo, you'll be redirected to your Duo devices page
- Select Add a device.
- Select the Security key option.
- Click Continue.
- Windows Security will prompt you to setup the key. Select an option then Click Next. If Security key is selected, go to Step 10
- If iPhone, iPad or Android device is selected, scan the QR code with your device.
- If Security Key is selected, insert your U2F device into a USB port on your computer. It should flash when inserted. If the device does not flash, remove it from the USB port and re-insert it.
- Note: It is best practice to pinch the USB device carefully from the top and bottom to avoid damaging the USB device or port.
- Place your finger on the U2F device's flashing key icon when prompted by this popup below. This should register as an accepted authentication.
- Click Continue, and you should now see the security key added to your Duo devices page.
- The next time you login to a KU website, it should automatically request authentication using the U2F device. When prompted, insert the U2F device and touch the blinking key to authenticate Duo. This will let you login.