Using Duo Authentication With Remote Connections To CSE Systems

Scope

Two-Factor authentication using Duo is required for all remote logins to CSE Linux systems. This includes logins via SSH as well as logins through VOLE or standalone FastX, such as physical lab machines and workstations.

This change only affects authentication and not the method or commands used to initiate the connection.

If you need any assistance with opting in to Duo, contact the Service Desk at help@umn.edu or by calling 612-301-4357.

What Is Changing

Login credentials are not changing. Continue to login through SSH and connect to VOLE/FastX as you have previously.

There will be an extra authentication procedure

After entering your password, you will be prompted to Duo authenticate.

  • To authenticate with a Duo Push
    1. Type 1
    2. Press enter/return
    3. Duo will send a push to the listed smartphone
  • To authenticate with a phone call
    1. Type 2
    2. Press enter/return
    3. Duo will call the listed phone number
  • To authenticate with a Passcode
    1. Type the passcode showing in the Duo Mobile app
    2. Press enter/return
       

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