Choosing Your Duo Devices

Owned by Jessica Stockett
Last updated: Jul 14, 2022
1 min read

To learn about all of the ways to authenticate with Duo, view the full list of all of the devices and the methods that are available for each one.



Are you a student with a mobile device that functions on data or WiFi at Swarthmore?

Mobile w/ App (Push)

Mobile w/ App (Passcodes)

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

Are you a faculty or staff member who works at your desk most of the time?

Mobile w/ App (Push)

Landline/Mobile (Call Me)

Mobile w/ App (Passcodes)

Are you a frequent traveler?

Mobile w/ App (Passcodes)

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

Mobile w/ App (Push)



For more in-depth suggestions on how to prepare yourself for logging in with Duo while traveling (especially internationally) click here.



Do you forget your mobile device often (and your keys, glasses, and other handy items)?

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

↑ Printed and saved in your wallet/purse/bag/etc.

Landline/Mobile (Call Me)

Do you work in a place with limited/no mobile reception?

Mobile w/ App (Passcodes)

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

Do you work on library/lab/shared area computers often?

Mobile w/ App (Push)

Mobile w/ App (Passcodes)

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

Worried about losing/breaking your mobile device? (Who wouldn't be worried?!)

Mobile (SMS Passcodes)

↑ Printed and saved in your wallet/purse/bag/etc.

 Otherwise, contact our Help Desk! They'll have you on your way in no time!

Not finding your "type" here?  Worried that you might find yourself stuck?  We can help!

Contact the Help Desk to set up an option that will work for you!



















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ITS Support Portal: https://support.swarthmore.edu
Email: support@swarthmore.edu
Phone: x4357 (HELP) or 610-328-8513
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