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I Don't Want to Enroll a Phone Number for Two-Factor Authentication

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For both Duo and Google 2-Step Verification, you can complete enrollment without giving either system your phone number.

Duo

On the What type of device are you adding step of the enrollment process, choose either Tablet or Security Key.

Duo Choose Your Authentication Device Type

Google

On the first screen asking to set up your phone, click Show more options and choose either Security Key or Google Prompt

Google 2-Step Verification Enrollment Options

For more information on Two-Factor Authentication, please visit go.ncsu.edu/2fa.  You can also contact the OIT Help Desk at 919-515-4357 or submit a help request at help.ncsu.edu.