Manage Multi-factor Authentication Hardware Tokens


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hardware token is a small key fob device that is used to generate passcodes at the press of a button. Hardware tokens must be registered before use.
NOTE: Learn more about hardware tokens by checking out the Multi-factor Authentication Hardware Token FAQ.

Visit your MFA Profile

  1. Visit the Multi-Factor Authentication Profile page and sign in.
  2. Click Login to authenticate your identity.

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Add a Hardware Token

NOTE: If you are registering a token before registering a mobile device, go to identity.umd.edu/selfenrollment instead of the Multi-Factor Authentication Profile page. For more information, see Multi-Factor Authentication Hardware Token Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

  1. Click Manage under Hardware Tokens
  2. Click Register Your Hardware Token, enter the Token Serial Number, select the Token Brand, and click Register Device
  3. You will receive a message indicating that the hardware token has been successfully registered.
    NOTE: You may now use the six (6)-digit passcode generated by the token to authenticate into MFA protected systems.
    Register Hardware Token

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Remove a Hardware Token

  1. Next to Devices and Settings, click Manage Devices.
     Manage Devices
  2. You will be asked to authenticate your identity.
  3. All enrolled devices, including your token, will be listed. Next to your token, click Device Options.

    Click Device Options next to Token #

  4. Click the red Trash Can icon 
  5. A prompt will ask if you are sure you want to permanently remove the device. Click Remove.
  6. In the My Settings & Devices page, a confirmation message will be displayed.

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Reactivate a Hardware Token

Contact the Service Desk to reactivate a Hardware Token.

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