Password Management Video Transcript
[Narrator] - Greetings and a warm welcome to the University of North Georgia. As a new user your initiation into the UNG experience begins with the activation and securing of your account. To get started please navigate to auth.ung.edu on your computer.
Once there enter your assigned username and temporary password. Remember, never share your password. Following this you'll be prompted to create a a new password ensuring it meets the specified requisites. Now let's enhance the security features of your account - click setup under the phone section. Provide your personal phone number and choose between receiving a verification code via text message or a phone call to authenticate the phone number linked to your account. Moving into the multifactor authentication domain, proceed by selecting setup and enroll leading you to the security enrollment platform. Choose your preferred method for two Factor authentication on duo mobile. Options include; verification via a duo mobile app, security key, or phone number. We suggest the Duo mobile app for its streamlined functionality. First put your phone number into the system to receive a passcode for your device. Then download the Duo mobile app from your devices app store. Open the app and scan the QR code on your screen or use an activation link instead.
Congratulations your phone number is now securely integrated with Duo Mobile. If you are interested in using a third party device for authentication, please contact the IT service desk at 706-8641-922 or via email at helpdesk@ung.edu
For now choose to skip your two-factor authentication is now set up. Click the login with Duo button check your phone for the duo notification and click to approve. You should receive a success message optionally you can add a secondary email to your student account. Choose to skip if not desired granting you immediate access. This step is not required but is recommended. Congratulations, you've successfully secured your account at the University of North Georgia. If you have questions or encounter any issues, feel free to reach out to the IT service desk at 706-8641-922 or by email at helpdesk@ung.edu. Your journey at UNG begins now.