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Generating bypass codes for Duo

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NC State users now have access to self-service bypass code generation tools. This tool provides one-time passcodes for Duo protected services.  This can be useful if you have no access to your authentication devices.

Generating Bypass Codes 

  1. Visit the 2FA Bypass Code page.
  2. Log in using your Unity ID and password.
  3. Answer one of your UIA security questions. You will have 3 tries per question.
  4. Select Generate Duo Codes.

    A screenshot of the 2FA Bypass Code tool site

Note: Duo codes will expire 60 minutes after they are created, used once, or when new codes are generated.