How to set up Touch ID for Duo

Touch ID for Duo

Touch ID is a fingerprint recognition feature included in recent Apple MacBook computers. Touch ID can be used as a second-factor method with Duo in some circumstances. Duo considers Touch ID to be among the more secure second-factor methods, and it may also be more convenient for some users than other methods. Currently Touch ID for Duo will only work in the Chrome web browser.

Requirements

Requires a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with a Touch ID button
Fingerprint must already be configured for use in macOS
Currently only works in recent versions of the Chrome browser (version 70 or later)

How to set up Touch ID

At the Duo prompt, select "My Settings & Devices"

Authenticate with Duo

Select "Add another device"

Select "Touch ID"

Select "Continue", then when prompted, press the Touch ID button on the keyboard

Touch ID setup is complete

How to use Touch ID for authentication

After setting up Touch ID it will be usable as a second-factor authentication method
When logging in to a Duo protected application, select "Touch ID" from the devices list (if it is not selected already)

Select "Use Touch ID"

At the prompt - use the Touch ID button on the keyboard