As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen cybersecurity, York’s Virtual Private Network - VPN (Pulse Secure) will require two-factor authentication, Duo 2FA, as of July 29, 2021.

On that date, the general use VPNYork service will prompt you for a password as it normally does, but it will also require 2FA validation at each login.

If you use Duo Mobile push authentication: Duo Mobile will prompt you to validate your login as you do with other systems; no additional action is required.

If you use passcodes: In the login prompt where you would enter your password in the entry box, you will now be required enter your password followed by a comma and then the passcode provided to you by DUO. All this must be included in the entry box.

For additional information on how to connect to Pulse Secure VPN with Duo 2FA, please visit the information security website. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about 2FA on the FAQ page.

For more information on using York’s Virtual Private Networks, please visit the secure remote access page for faculty and staff.