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Cisco Duo Passport

Make Your First Login, Your Only Login

Reduce authentication hassle with true single sign-on across any authorized device. Security that works smarter, not harder — eliminate login fatigue with a seamless access experience that makes authentication invisible.

Authentication That Disappears Into the Background

Duo Passport is a cloud-based security tool that verifies user identity and device trust upon login, then securely passes that trust between applications throughout the workday. Users authenticate once and work without interruption — while your organization maintains strong, compliant access controls across every application.

True Single Sign-On Across Every Application

Without Duo Passport, users face repeated authentication prompts as they move between OS login, browsers, and desktop applications. Duo Passport changes that by sharing a single authenticated session across all Duo-protected resources.

  • Authenticate at OS login and access all authorized apps
  • Session trust shared between browsers and desktop clients
  • Works with Duo for Windows Logon and Duo Desktop
  • Compatible with 2FA-only and Duo SSO applications
Comparison chart showing access levels for OS login, browsers and apps with or without Duo Passport and Windows Logon

Invisible Security That Works While You Do

Duo Passport combines identity verification, device trust, and adaptive policies into a seamless experience that users barely notice.

Approved notification after the WinLogon, SSO and Passwordless cycle authenticates user in Duo

Invisible Authentication

Duo Passport verifies user identity and device trust at login, then silently maintains that trust across every application — no repeated prompts, no interruptions.

Three screenshots of the identity verification process with Duo Passport

Continuous Trust Evaluation

Once authenticated, Duo Passport continuously ensures secure access using adaptive, risk-based policies without re-prompting users throughout their session.

Prompt on mobile device for user to verify their identity with Duo Push, Duo Mobile or text message passcode

Compliance-Ready MFA Coverage

Meet PCI-DSS and HIPAA mandates with organization-wide MFA coverage and granular access controls — without burdening users with constant authentication requests.

Unified Identity Security

Merge Security and Productivity

Duo Passport enables wide coverage of strong authentication and granular access control while minimizing authentication fatigue and friction. It brings together phishing-resistant MFA, passwordless authentication, single sign-on, risk-based authentication, and device trust into one integrated experience.

  • Phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication
  • Passwordless access via Duo SSO
  • Adaptive risk-based authentication
  • Device trust verification through Duo Desktop
Professional sitting at desk giving permission security access to their team with Duo Passport

Fewer Interruptions, Fewer Help Desk Calls

Duo Passport provides continuous security with minimal interruptions. Fewer authentication prompts mean fewer frustrated users, fewer help desk tickets, and a more productive IT team.

By consolidating phishing-resistant MFA, passwordless, SSO, risk-based authentication, and device trust, Duo Passport also helps lower the upfront cost of identity security ownership.

  • Reduce help desk volume from authentication issues
  • Consolidate identity security tools into one platform
  • Lower total cost of ownership for access management
Authentication alert from Duo Passport indicating authentication has been granted today

Related Solutions

Explore the Duo capabilities that work alongside Passport to deliver seamless, secure access.

Passwordless Authentication

Eliminate passwords entirely with phishing-resistant authentication using biometrics, security keys, and platform authenticators.

Multi-Factor Authentication

Verify user identities with flexible MFA methods including push notifications, biometrics, hardware tokens, and passcodes.

Single Sign-On

Give users one-click access to all their cloud and on-premises applications from a single, secure portal.

Get Started with Duo Passport

Our Cisco-certified team can help you evaluate, license, and deploy Duo Passport across your organization. Duo Passport is included in Duo Advantage ($6/user/month) and Duo Premier ($9/user/month).

  • Invisible authentication from first login
  • Phishing-resistant MFA, passwordless, SSO, and device trust
  • PCI-DSS and HIPAA compliance support
  • Response from a certified Cisco specialist within one business day