Note: You will need to be able to authenticate with Duo in order to reach the page to generate backup passcodes. If you currently cannot sign into Duo, try generating a temporary passcode (see MFA-Duo - Request a Temporary Passcode).

Generating Backup Passcodes for Future Use

1. Navigate to the Multi-Factor Authentication Portal at www.mfa.wisc.edu. Authenticate with your UW-Madison NetID and Password. You will also be asked to approve the login through your existing multi-factor authentication devices.
   
   
2. Click the blue Create Backup Passcodes button.
   
   
   
   
3. Click the blue Print Backup Passcodes button.
   
   
   
   
4. Click Print to print your passcodes or write them down if you do not have access to a printer.
   
   

Handling Your Backup Codes

• Backup codes should be stored in a secure but accessible location (such as a locked drawer or cabinet) while not in use.
  
  
• Generating new backup codes will invalidate your previous backup codes.
  
  
• Backup codes will expire after four months; The expiration date is displayed on the print-out below the passcodes.
  
  
• Each code can only be used once so we recommend crossing them off as you use them.