Multi-Factor Authentication

Security Message from Fair Lawn Technology

Your Options for MFA

Duo Fob

Recommended for people who do not use their phones for FL email or other work business.  

Code is on the token.  You enter the code to access the resource. 


Small device (size of your thumb); easily attaches to a keychain 

Duo App

Recommended method if you are using a cell phone for FL email or other work business.  

Click “Accept” on your personal cellphone when you receive the notification. 


Be sure to click “Deny” if you receive the notification at a time when you are not trying to log-in. 

Text Message

Additional option - not as user-friendly as the Duo App

Code is sent to your personal cell phone.  You enter the code to access the resource.  

Set-Up Directions & Helpful Tips

Duo Fob

Fill out an E-Ticket indicating that you need a Duo Fob so the technician can prepare one for you.

Middle Schools and High School: stop by the Tech Hub or TRAC to pick it up.

Elementary Schools and Offices: Your building tech will deliver it to you.

Use the green button to turn on your fob or to reset the code.

Duo App

*The Duo App is the recommended cell phone method*

Begin by downloading Duo Mobile on your SmartPhone.

Google App Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile&hl=en_US&gl=US 

IPhone Play Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 

Fill out an E-Ticket indicating that you need the Duo Activation Link texted to you.  Be sure to include your 10-digit phone number in the E-Ticket.

Once the technician enrolls you, you will receive an automated text message from Duo Security.  Please use your cell phone to follow the prompts.

*It is recommended to allow notifications from this app.  This is how the app indicates to you to click Approve or Deny when accessing a school resource.

Text Message

*The Duo App is the recommended cell phone method*

Fill out an E-Ticket indicating that you need the Duo Activation Link emailed to you.  

Once the technician enrolls you, you will receive an automated email from Duo Security to your fairlawnschools account.  Use a laptop or desktop to access and then follow the prompts:


*This process will be easiest from your computer, but can be done from a cell phone.

Changing Your Chosen Method of MFA

Changing from the FOB

Fill out an E-Ticket indicating that you would like to switch from a Duo Fob to one of the cell phone options.

Middle Schools and High School: Stop by the Tech Hub or TRAC to drop off your fob.

Elementary Schools and Offices: Your building tech will see you to pick it up.

Follow directions above for Duo App (recommended) or Text Message.

Changing from the Text Message to the Duo App

*The Duo App is the recommended cell phone method*

Download Duo Mobile on your SmartPhone.

Google App Store Link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duosecurity.duomobile&hl=en_US&gl=US 

Iphone Play Store Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/duo-mobile/id422663827 

Fill out an E-Ticket indicating that you would like to switch from the Text Message option to the Duo App.

When the technician works on your ticket, you will receive an automated text message from Duo SecurityUse your cell phone to follow the prompts.

*It is recommended to allow notifications from this app.  This is how the app indicates to you to click Approve or Deny when accessing a school resource.


You may need to use the screenshots below the first time you authenticate using Duo Mobile:

Reach out to Kathy Tobin & Jen Lubonski for assistance.