Step 1: Install the Duo Mobile App

Step 1 is completed ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE

This document provides instructions for downloading and installing the Duo Mobile app on your mobile device.

The DUO App will have this icon :

Duo Icon

Before You Begin

  • Duo Mobile is a free app.

  • You may need your iTunes or Google Play password for your smartphone device’s app store to download Duo Mobile. Make sure you know your password before you begin.

  • Duo Mobile permissions require access to send you notifications and to your device’s camera. The camera access is only used to scan a code as part of the activation process.

iOS (iPhone or iPad)

  1. On an iPhone, launch the App Store, or on an iPad, tap iPhone Apps at the top of the screen.
    Note: Your device must be on a Duo-supported version of iOS.

  2. Search for "Duo Mobile."

  3. Tap Get and then Install to download the app.

  4. Enter iTunes password if prompted

Andriod (Smartphone or Tablet)

  • On your Android smartphone or tablet, launch the Google Play Store app. 
    Notes:

    • Your device must be on a Duo-supported version of Android.

    • To launch the Google Play Store app, you need to have a consumer GMail account associated with your Android device. You cannot use your U-M Google email account with Google Play.

    • If you are prompted to add a credit card, you can dismiss that request.

  1. Search for "Duo Mobile."

  2. Tap Install to install the app.

  3. Enter Google Play password if prompted