Setup of Multi Factor Authentication for VPN

 

 

Multi-Factor Authentication (“MFA”) is an authentication method that requires a user to provide two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource – in this case, Virtual Private Network (“VPN”).

 

It will enhance our organization’s security by requiring users to identify themselves by providing more than a username and password.

 

Note: The approval frequency occurs each time a user logs into VPN – meaning, users will be required to select Approve before VPN connects.

 

Set-up/Configuration



 

  1. All SSC employees will receive an email in their inbox with the subject line: Duo Security Enrollment.
  2. Click the first link in the email to begin set-up.
     

3. The Protect Your Golf Town Account window will appear. Select Start setup.

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4.  Select Mobile phone

as the device you are adding. This is where you will receive the approval notifications.

 

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  1. Enter your phone number.

 

  1. Check the box when the phone number is correct.

 

  1. Select Continue.



 

  1. Select the type of phone you will be using.

 

 

 

  1. Select Continue.

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10. You will now be prompted to install Duo Mobile for your respective mobile device.

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11. Download the Duo Mobile App from your phone’s app store.

 

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12. Once the app is downloaded, select the I have Duo Mobile Installed from the original window on your desktop.

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  1. A QR Code will appear as the next message window.

 

  1. On your mobile device, select create an account. You will be prompted to scan the QR code on the screen.

 

  1. When the QR code is accepted a check mark will appear on the desktop screen.

 

  1. Select Continue.

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  1. Under My Settings & Devices, choose a method of receiving your notifications when you log into VPN.

 

Recommendation: Select “Automatically send this device to a Duo Push”. This will send a notification directly to the app and notify you for approval.

 

  1. Select Finish Enrollment.

 



 

19. Once everything is complete, you will receive a message stating Enrollment Successful!

 
  1. Login to your VPN as normal. A notification should come to your phone to either Approve or Deny.

 

 

 

  1. Select Approve.

 

Note: Each time a user logs into VPN they will receive the approval message.