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Issue/Question
- What is Touch ID?
- How do I add my Mac Touch ID as an authentication device for my account?
Environment
- Oregon State University
- Employee, Student or Associate
- ONID account
- Duo-enabled user
Resolution
You may have your Mac computer Touch ID be registered as a device for Duo two-step login.
You must have the following:
- A Mac computer with Touch ID
- Safari or Chrome web browser
Important Note: Touch ID can be used only for web-based login. It will not work for interactive logins, such as SSH sessions. |
Before you begin:
- Try to make changes to your devices during open hours of the Service Desk: if something doesn't go as expected, the Service Desk can help you resolve problems quickly.
- It's best to add new devices before removing an existing device because you may need to complete a Duo authentication to add the new device. If you're changing your mobile phone number, keep your old phone active for Duo until you have the new phone/phone# working with Duo. Be sure to test the new device before removing the existing device.
Add Touch ID
- Set up Touch ID on your Mac computer. You can follow the instructions here if you have not done this before.
https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-touch-id-mchl16fbf90a/mac
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Go to uit.oregonstate.edu/duo. Scroll down and click the button labeled "Manage your Duo devices".
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Login with your ONID information and pass through the Duo prompts.
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Click "Add a device".
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Select “Touch ID”.
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Follow the instructions at https://guide.duo.com/universal-prompt#add-touch-id
Assistance
For assistance, contact the Service Desk.