Access MFA without a Smart Phone

If you do not have a Smart Phone that's ok! We can provide you with the following ways to still utilize Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)! 

Detailed Information

The University of Maine System currently supports several alternative methods for MFA if you do not have a smart phone.

• Tablet or Internet Connected Device Running the Duo Mobile App
  • The Duo Mobile application can be installed on any device that can connect to the Internet and supports the correct software version. You can use an iPad, Galaxy Note, or even a iPhone or Android Phone with no cell service as long as you can connect to Wi-Fi.  In addition, the Duo Mobile application can generate valid codes without any active Internet connection.
  • Configure using the same instructions as you would a phone. Internet Connection required at time of Device Enrollment.
    • Apple iOS
    • Android
• Hardware "Code Generator" Token
  • Hardware "Code Generator" Tokens are devices that show you a code when you press the button. This code is then typed into a prompt. 
  • Only MFA Code Generating Tokens supplied by the University are supported.
• USB Security Key
  • Security Keys are devices that plug into your computer and offer an easy way to verify your presence.
  • Usually require being plugged this into the device that you want to authenticate on. (Some can use "NFC" technology.)
  • Do not tend to function across a Remote Desktop connection.
  • Any Security keys supporting the WebAuthn or Passkey ("FIDO2") standards work (Example: Yubico or Feitian)
• Windows Hello
  • Windows Hello must be configured for your desktop user profile
  • Only works on one device, other Windows Hello MFA enrollments would be required for other devices using this method (several allowed at the same time)
  • Available on
    • Personally-Owned devices
    • Computers managed by the University once done configuring Windows Hello for Business (WHfB)
  • At least one other existing MFA device is required to Enroll WHfB
• Apple Mac Touch ID
  • Only works on the enrolled device
  • Requires
    • A MacBook Pro, Macbook Air, or Magic Keyboard with a TouchID button.
    • A fingerprint enrolled in Touch ID (see how to do this at the Apple Support site).
    • A supported browser
      • Chrome 70 or later
      • Safari 14 or later
      • Firefox 122 or later
  • More information on the Apple Support Website
• Android biometrics
  • May only work on the enrolled device
  • Duo Mobile App not required
  • Android device with biometric hardware and Android OS version 10 or later
  • WiFi connectivity required
• iOS / iPadOS Touch ID / Face ID
  • May only work on the enrolled device
  • Duo Mobile App not required
  • WiFi connectivity required
  • Apple devices with iOS / iPadOS 13 or greater.
  • How to set up Touch ID
  • How to set up Face ID
  • iCloud Keychain & Two-factor authentication on your AppleID

Environment

• Duo Multi-factor Authentication