How to Add a New Tablet to Your Duo Account
NOTE: This process is for faculty, staff, and student employees who have enrolled at least one device in Duo and would like to add another device.
Step 1: On your mobile device, install the Duo Mobile app.
- Go to your app store, search for Duo Mobile, and install the app.
- If asked, allow the Duo Mobile app to send notifications to your iPad or tablet.
Step 2: On your computer, begin Duo enrollment.
- Go to an online service that requires Duo login (e.g., Online Toolkit).
- Enter your NetID and password, then click Login.
- You will automatically receive a prompt (e.g., call or push) to your default device. Click Other Options.
- Click Manage devices.
- You will be asked to confirm that it’s really you by performing an existing Duo login. Using a device you already have enrolled, click on an option to complete the Duo login.
NOTE: For this example, we selected Duo Push.
- Click Approve.
- Click Yes, trust browser.
CAUTION: Only trust the browser if this security choice makes sense for the device you are on. If you are using a public and/or shared computer, do not trust the browser.
NOTE: This will remember your device for 14 days.
Once verified, you'll be taken to the devices page.
- Click Add a device.
- Select an option to log in to Duo.
NOTE: It is recommended to use the Duo Mobile (app) option, which we used for this example.
- Click I have a tablet.
- You'll be asked to download the Duo app (available on iOS and Android) on your tablet. Click Next.
A QR code will appear.
Step 3: Scan the barcode and complete enrollment.
- On your tablet, open the Duo Mobile app.
- Tap Continue.
- Tap Use a QR code.
- A popup with "Duo Mobile" Would Like to Access the Camera will appear. Tap OK.
A barcode reader opens on your tablet. Scan the barcode with your tablet
NOTE: To scan the barcode, hold your tablet up to your computer screen. Once scanned, a green check box will display on the computer screen’s barcode.
- Tap Next.
- Texas State University will be displayed as the default account name. Tap Save.
- Your account has been linked. Tap Skip.
- Tap OK.
- On your computer screen, click Continue.
You have successfully added a new tablet (Android or iOS) to your Duo account.