Duo - Required App Update (with Instructions)


This article details the requirement to update your Duo Mobile app to version 4.85.0 or later to ensure continued access to your NetID login. 

What's Happening?

To ensure secure and uninterrupted access to university resources, your Duo Mobile app must be kept up to date. Please note the following requirements:

Minimum Version

Update Notifications

Security Best Practice

Check Device OS Version

This panel contains steps for determining which version of your phone's operating system is currently running.

Duo Mobile 4.85.0 requires an operating system of:

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iOS

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Tap About.
  4. Look for the field labeled iOS Version or Version.

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Android

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Scroll down and tap About phone (or About device or About tablet).
  3. Look for the field labeled Android version or Software information.
Update Device OS

If your device is running an unsupported operating system (older than iOS 16.0 or Android 11.0), you may need to update your OS before you can update the Duo Mobile app to version 4.85.0 or later.

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iOS
Please refer to the official Apple support page for instructions on updating iOS.

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Android
Please refer to the official Android support page for instructions on updating your Android OS 

Check Duo Mobile Version

This panel provides instructions on how to verify what version of the Duo Mobile application you are using. 

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Instructions

  1. Open the Duo Mobile app on your device.
  2. Tap on the menu (3 horizontal lines on the upper left of the screen).
  3. The version number is located at the bottom of the menu popout. The most recent versions are 4.100.0 or higher.
Update Duo Mobile

This panel provides instructions on how to update the Duo Mobile app, separated by your phone's operating system (iOS or Android).

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iOS

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the upper right corner.
  3. Scroll down to see pending updates.
  4. If Duo Mobile is listed, tap the Update button next to it.

Note: You can also search for "Duo Mobile" in the App Store and tap Update on its product page.

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Android

  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the upper right corner.
  3. Tap Manage apps & device.
  4. Tap Updates available.
  5. If Duo Mobile is listed, tap Update next to it.

Note: You can also search for "Duo Mobile" in the Play Store and tap Update on its product page.

Older Versions of Duo (Limitations)

Versions of Duo Mobile older than the minimum specified in this article (4.85.0) may fail to function properly and expose your account to security risks. 

Please see Alternatives to the Duo Mobile App (2FA) for other options to authenticate your logins.