A majority of campus users have their own personal devices which makes access to two-factor authentication simple. Smartphones utilize the Duo Mobile app which uses very little data and storage. If you do not have a smartphone or cannot install the Duo Mobile app, check the other options for setting up Duo.
Proceed to password.carleton.edu. We recommend visiting this site on a computer or separate device from the phone you are configuring
Under the heading Duo Two-Factor Authentication, click on the link Turn Two-Factor on (or off)
Enroll in Two-Factor Authentication by clicking on Two-Factor Authentication (Recommended)
All students, staff, and faculty are enrolled, and cannot disable two-factor. Two-factor is optional for Emeritus Faculty
Return to password.carleton.edu, and select Manage Your Phones and Devices under the Duo heading
If it is not your first device, authenticate using the built-in Duo box and then click on Add a device and follow Duo's instructions on adding a new device (link opens in new tab)
Click Start setup
On the next screen, select mobile phone as your device and click continue
Enter your phone number, check the confirmation box and click continue
Select the Operating System that matches your phone, e.g. iPhone, Android, and continue
Install the Duo Mobile App onto your phone
Duo Mobile on the iOS App Store
Duo Mobile on the Google Play Store
Once you have the app installed, click I have Duo Mobile installed and follow the on-screen instructions to scan the QR code displayed.