Ensure that the only person who has access to your account is you.
by OIT Staff
October 6, 2020
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Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds a second layer of security when you sign in to certain PSU applications such as Gmail, D2L, and Banweb using your Odin account and PSU's Single Sign-On (SSO). Duo also protects certain systems such as PSU's Virtual Private Network (VPN).
How Duo works
To access a protected system or application, you’ll first provide your Odin username and password, and then provide a secondary proof of your identity through your phone, mobile device, hardware token, or security key. This prevents anyone else from signing in with your account, even if they know your password.
On devices that you trust (such as your personal laptop) you can choose "Remember me for 30 days" so you won't have to authenticate with Duo every time you sign in.
Students who sign up and protect SSO receive additional benefits
Are you tired of having to choose a new password every 180 days? Students who sign up for Duo and add protection to SSO applications (such as PSU Gmail, D2L, and Banweb) will receive an Odin password extension benefit: rather than expiring every 180 days, their passwords will never expire.
Sign up by October 30 to be entered in the OIT Party in the Park Raffle
Registered PSU students who sign up for Duo and add protections to SSO by October 30, 2020 will be entered into OIT's Party in the Park Raffle! We're giving away two iPads (10.2 inch 32 GB) and six $50 Visa gift cards!
Learn how to sign up, and contact the Helpdesk if you need help
In the PSU Help Center Duo Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) overview, you'll find step-by-step instructions to:
- Enroll in Duo
- Add Duo protections to Single Sign-On
- Configure Duo to remember you on trusted devices
but if you need any help at all, contact us at the OIT Helpdesk!