If you get a new phone and have the the same cellular number, you can reactivate Duo at checkyosef.appstate.edu.

If your cell phone number has changed call the Help Desk at 828-262-6266 for assistance.

  1. On your new phone, install Duo Mobile from the App Store or Google Play. Make sure to allow notifications.
    The Duo mobile app in the Play Store.

  2. On your computer, open a web browser and go to checkyosef.appstate.edu.  Enter your username and password but do not authenticate with DUO.
    Signing in to Check Yosef.

  3. When prompted for DUO authentication, click Other Options.
    Send a Duo call to verify your phone.

  4. At the bottom of the list click on Manage Devices.
    Choosing an authentication method for your device.

  5. Verify your identity to access the Manage devices settings (A DUO push will not work at this step, try one of the below options)

    - If you kept the same phone number on your mobile device, choose Phone Call and it will physically call your new phone.
    - Alternatively, Text Message Passcode will send a text message to your new phone with a bypass code.
    - If you have a new device and a new phone number call the Help Desk at 828-262-6266 for further assistance.

  6. On the Manage Devices page find your existing cell phone and click I have a new phone. 
    Choosing the option to set up a new phone.

  7. Enter your phone number and click Continue.
    Entering the new phone number for authentication.
  8. Verify that your number is correct and click Yes, it's correct.
    Choosing that the new phone number is correct to continue authentication.
  9. Download the DUO Mobile App on your new device then click Next.
    Downloading the Duo mobile app confirmation message.
  10. Scan the QR code in your web browser with your new device.
    Sample QR code for Duo mobile activation.

  11. After verifying in the DUO mobile app, your App State account will be added to DUO Mobile. Make sure your notifications are turned on.

Confirmation that Duo was successfully added.


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