Duo Directory: Identity that finally puts security first.
Everything you need to secure and manage identities from day one, built from the ground up to thwart identity attacks. Finally, identity that puts security first.


Identity simplified. Security amplified.
Increase both productivity and security. Duo's simple-to-use IAM provides a user directory with lifecycle management, a robust single sign-on solution (SSO), and advanced security like phishing-resistant MFA, Passwordless and Device Trust - by default. That's security-first.

Run standalone
Duo has all the components of a full-stack IAM solution and makes it easy to get started with IAM or to switch from existing stacks, thanks to helpful migration tools like Routing Rules and AI Assistant.

Works with what you have
No rip-out necessary. Duo Directory effortlessly integrates with existing IAM solutions to act as the orchestration and identity security layer, enabling phishing-resistant MFA and complete Passwordless for all.

Secure and manage 3rd party access
Duo can segregate and broker authentication for external identities - such as contractors and vendors - while delivering the same level of protection as for internal employees, making it the ideal alternative directory for managing and securing third-party access.

Flexible Directory you need no matter what
Duo simplifies identity with a highly secure, modern approach and easy to understand pricing structure. Whether you're getting up and running, switching identity stacks, or streamlining your existing solution, Duo's renowned design and helpful migration tools makes it easy.
6 reasons you’ll love Duo Directory
The source of truth for identity
The Duo Directory is a flexible, secure source of truth for primary authentication. It can be used on its own or enable authentication orchestration for SSO, Passwordless and phishing-resistant MFA across other identity sources.
No documentation required
Duo uses AI to combine the power of Duo data and documentation in a conversational interface that helps administrators in their daily workflows, from setting up new features to troubleshooting user access, and general administration of Duo.
Enable multiple authentication sources all at once
Easily coordinate your identity sources with Duo’s intuitive routing rules—serving as the central hub of your identity ecosystem.
Define your identities your way
Use custom attributes to define what constitutes a user identity in the eyes of your organization and seamlessly enable workflows, automation and orchestration across multiple identity sources.
Streamline and scale user provisioning
Automate provisioning, changes, and deprovisioning of users and groups into your supported applications for speed, scale, and consistency.
Transition without disruption
Orchestrate secure authentication across your multiple identity providers while automatically onboarding and offboarding users to migrate to Duo, ensuring a consistent, streamlined experience for both users and IT.

And the award goes to…Duo!
A big win for trust. Duo is proud to have earned the 2025 Buyer’s Choice Award from TrustRadius, recognized as a top choice in cybersecurity based on real user reviews. Thanks for supporting us!