How to Log in with Duo Desktop

Summary

This article gives instructions for using Duo Desktop for Duo authentication.

Body

Select Duo Desktop from the Other options authentication list.

Note: While Duo normally remembers the last used authentication for the next login, Duo Desktop cannot be used as a remembered device. You will need to select Other options every time you want to use Duo Desktop to log in.

Screenshot of list of authentication method options with the "Duo Desktop" option circled.

Duo will push a notification to Duo Desktop. Click Approve on the pop-up window for Duo Desktop.

Screenshot of Duo login with popup authentication window from Duo Desktop with "Approve" or "Deny" buttons.

Details

Article ID: 173250

Created

Fri 5/29/26 10:09 AM

Modified

Fri 6/5/26 2:17 PM