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title: "Get started with Two-Factor"
canonical: "https://help.nnu.edu/space/TMR/2492975/Get%20started%20with%20Two-Factor"
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> ❌ For those with DUO Push and Google Push Apps:
> ❌ 
> ❌ - **Do not** select *APPROVE* if you are not logging in to an NNU network or Google account
> ❌ - Select *DENY* or ignore and call ITS at (208) 467-8111
> ❌ 
> ❌ For those using other methods such as SMS and Soft Token:
> ❌ 
> ❌ - **Do not** give out generated keys
> ❌ 
> ❌ *If you are ****NOT**** signing in, do not accept any Two-Factor requests or give out any codes. The security of two-factor only works if you use it to authorize yourself ****ONLY****.*

# How Two-Factor Works

1. Login> Macro (inline-media-image)
2. Select a method for account confirmation.> Macro (inline-media-image)
3. Receive a confirmation on a secondary device such as a cell phone.  
This example is using the DUO app on a cell phone.  Other methods are available.  
Hit *Approve.*  
> Macro (inline-media-image)
4. You are logged into your account!