Topics Map > Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
MFA-Duo - First Time Setup for Token/Fob
Note: This document is only for setup if you're planning to use a token instead of a smartphone/tablet with MFA Duo. If you're planning to use a smartphone/tablet, see MFA-Duo - First Time Setup for Smartphone or Tablet.
UW-Madison has selected Duo Multi-factor Authentication as our solution for Multi-factor Authentication. In order to utilize Multi-factor authentication, you will need to set it up on a smartphone or tablet.
More on the Duo Multi-factor Authentication Project can be found on the MFA-Duo Authentication Project's website.
First Token
Instructions for setting up your first token can be found here: MFA-Duo - How to Register a Token/Fob.
Additional Tokens/Devices
UW-Madison encourages users to add multiple devices in the event that they lose access to a single device. Instructions for adding devices can be found here:
MFA-Duo - Adding Secondary/Backup Devices
MFA-Duo - Generating Backup Passcodes for Future Use