How to Enroll a Basic Cell Phone

Important Policy Note

Employees (including student employees) are not permitted to use SMS text messages for CalNet 2-Step authentication. Please use the Duo Mobile app, a tablet, or a security key instead.

Basic cell phone enrollment is intended for students who do not have a smartphone.

Preparation

Before you begin:

• Keep your charged cell phone nearby
• Use a desktop or laptop computer to perform the enrollment
• Navigate to the Duo Device Management Portal via mycalnet.berkeley.edu

Enrolling Your Phone

• Log in to mycalnet.berkeley.edu with your CalNet ID and passphrase
• Select Manage 2-Step Verification
• Choose Duo Device Manager and authenticate to proceed
• Select Add a New Device once inside the Duo portal
• Choose Phone Number from the list of options
• Enter your phone number including the area code
• Confirm ownership by selecting Send me a passcode
• Type the 6-digit passcode received via text into the verification box
• Click Continue to complete the link

How to Use Text Passcodes

To authenticate using your basic cell phone:

• Log in to a campus system as usual
• Select Other options on the 2-Step prompt screen
• Select Text message passcode from the list
• Check your phone for a new text message containing a passcode
• Type the 6-digit passcode into the login screen
• Click Verify

Usage Notes

Text passcodes are single-use only. Every time you log in, you must request a new code. If you are traveling or have poor cellular reception, consider using Passcodes printed in advance from the CalNet Account Manager.