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How to Manage Devices and Text/SMS Passcodes for 2FA

 

Add a device to receive Text/SMS Passcodes

Log into the UH 2FA Portal with your Cougarnet userid and password



Click 'Add a New Device'

Add New Device

You will be prompted to authenticate with your existing DUO profile

DUO add device

Select 'Mobile Phone'

DUO add device

Enter your phone number

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Select 'Other' phone type

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Your phone will now appear in your list of devices
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How to log in with an SMS Passcode

Visit AccessUH, select your device and click 'Enter a Passcode'

Log into AccessUH and Confirm Identity

Click 'Text Me New Codes'

DUO add device

Enter the passcode you receive and log in

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