How to enroll a YubiKey for Duo 2FA

Using the Duo Mobile app with your smart phone is the recommended method for Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). If you don't have a smart phone, a Security Key like the YubiKey, can serve as your 2nd factor. To use a YubiKey with Duo, you must have the following:

A supported modern browser (current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge)
An available USB port that is the same type as your YubiKey (USB-A or USB-C)
Your YubiKey

Enrolling your YubiKey

On a computer, open a browser and navigate to https://inside.ewu.edu/2fa/
Click on Manage > under Manage Device(s)
Enter your Username and SSO password, when prompted.
If you are prompted to enter a bypass code, contact the Help Desk at 509.359.2247. Your identity will be verified and a bypass code will be issued.
Enter the provided bypass code in the prompt.
Click on Add a device.
Select Security key.
Insert your Security key / Yubikey and click Continue.
If using a Windows computer, a Windows Security prompt will appear, Click Ok to proceed.
Another Windows Security prompt will apear, instructing you to touch your Security key / Yubikey. Gentle tap on the button.
You will receive a message that the Security key / Yubikey has been added.
You will now see the Security key / Yubikey listed under your managed devices in the Duo Portal.

For instructions on authenticating with your YubiKey, please see:

https://support.ewu.edu/support/solutions/articles/10000059665-how-to-use-your-yubikey-for-duo-2fa