MyWisconsin ID Security Key for MFA Set Up

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​Below is a step-by-step guide to to setting up a FIDO2/Security Key for MFA using Yubico’s YubiKey as an example.​

​Step 1)​

To add a YubiKey or other FIDO2 authenticator, select Set up under “Security Key or Biometric Authenticator" from the list of MFA options during MyWisconsin ID account creation.  

                     My Wisconsin ID Set up under “Security Key or Biometric Authenticator" from the list of MFA options Image​


Step 2)

Click Set up on the next prompt to begin the Security Key registration process.

                             My Wisconsin ID Sign Up Screen


Step 3)

You will be asked where to save the passkey. To continue with a YubiKey or other FIDO2 device, select Security Key and click Next.  ​


                          My Wisconsin ID Set Up Security Methods Screen


Step 4)

The next two prompts are to confirm the details of the registration request for this security key. Click OK to continue.

                      My Wisconsin ID confirm the details of the registration request for this security key Setup Screen

MyWI ID confirm the details of the registration request for this security key Continue Set up Screen


Step 5)

If this is the first time using your YubiKey, you will need to push the button with a “Y" in it on the back.

                             My Wisconsin ID Set Up Security Methods Screen


Step 6)

You will then be prompted to tap your YubiKey to finalize the registration process.

                    My Wisconsin ID Set up Password Screen


Step 7)

Your security key registration is now complete. The next time you use your MyWisconsin ID account to login to a State service, you will be asked to enter your password followed by MFA. When prompted for MFA, push the button with a “Y" in it on the back of your YubiKey to proceed.  ​

                             My Wisconsin Set up Methods Screen​



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