Duo Mobile Application Displays "Account Error" message.

Tags Duo MFA

When you attempt use the Duo Mobile Application on iOS, you receive the following error message:  "Account Error  Something unexpected happened, please contact your helpdesk.  You may also see an error code such "NSURLErrorDomain: -1200"

Solution

 

Image of Duo Mobile on iOS showing example error message

  • This error indicates that there is an unexpected server between your device and the Duo servers.
  • If you are on a device with cellular data connectivity, try disabling Wi-Fi networking, and using the cellular service.
  • Alternatively, you can perform the following Wi-Fi troubleshooting steps:
    1. Confirm that you are connected to the  Wi-Fi network you are expecting.
    2. Open your mobile browser to http://captive.apple.com -- if you receive anything other than "Success", you will need to resolve your connectivity issues.

Environment

  • Multi-factor Authentication
  • Duo Mobile for iOS

 

Details

Article ID: 138637
Created
Thu 4/28/22 9:54 AM
Modified
Thu 5/19/22 8:11 AM
Applies To
Students
Faculty
Staff