How Do I Register a Code Generator token for use with MFA?

These directions will guide you through registering a code generating token for use with UMS MFA.

Please see the article titled "Where can I obtain a MFA code generating token?" for information on how you can obtain the token.

Instructions

• Associate your University-provided code generator with your account
  1. Access the MFA Manager.
  2. Select the “Code Generating Tokens” tab.
  3. Enter the S/N found on the rear of your provided hardware token, then select “Associate."
     • If you have already activated MFA with another device, you will be prompted by Duo in order to authorize the association of the code generating token to your account. 
• Use your code generating token
  1. When prompted by Duo, select the device option, "Token."
  2. Select "Enter a password."
  3. Click the button on your hardware token to display a 6-digit code.
  4. Enter the 6-digit code into the Duo prompt, and select "Log in."
• What to do if using a code receives an "invalid code" response.
  • Please see this knowledge base article for the possible solutions

Environment

• Duo Multi-factor Authentication