Multifactor authentication (MFA) uses multiple proofs of identity to ensure you are authorized to access the service or resource that you are requesting. These proofs include more than one of:

• Something you know (a secret piece of information, such as a password)
  
• Something you have (a token, card or device)
  
• Something you are (a biometric measurement or representation)
  

Please refer to the Multi Factor Authentication — Duo Setup Guide for additional information.

CUIT uses Duo as the MFA service to verify your identity for Columbia’s centralized applications. With Duo, you can use a mobile app, a text message or a phone call to authenticate. Duo can be combined with other authentication factors like username and password authentication to create multi factor authentication. Most people use Duo via the mobile app, Duo Mobile, which runs on a variety of smartphones and tablets.

Duo MFA Setup
Interested? Click here to set up and test Duo MFA if you want to set it up now.

Duo MFA Installation and Training Videos
Watch these how-to videos to learn how to install and use Duo on your mobile device (iPhone and Android).

iPhone

• Install Duo on your iPhone (streaming version)
  
• Install Duo on your iPhone (downloadable mp4 version)
  

Android

• Install Duo on your Android phone (streaming version)
  
• Install Duo on your Android phone (downloadable mp4 version)
  

Access Columbia Systems Remotely

In order to use a VPN you must first configure DUO/MFA.

GSAPP Faculty and Students can use studio applications on the Columbia Network remotely using a VPN.

What is a VPN?

Virtual Private Network is a software that enables you to connect to the Columbia network remotely. It is the preferred and recommended software.

When do I use a VPN for GSAPP?
If you are remote and not connected to Columbia’s secure wired or secure wireless network and need to access applications with licensing bound to the campus network

How do I enable a VPN?
On your desktop/laptop computer (preferred), visit and log in to this site to download the desktop client. Next, follow our step-by-step VPN installation instructions.

For more detailed instructions and FAQs please visit CUIT’s Remote Access Services Page.

Software Configurations/Troubleshooting for Autodesk Applications

To use any Autodesk applications, you must first configure these two things: DUO/MFA through Columbia University’s website and VPN. Please do so in that order.

Open the “Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Client” application.

Connect to the Columbia network via VPN.