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title: "Add a Backup 2FA Device"
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It is recommended to add more than one device to the Duo two-factor authentication (2FA) service. Adding another secondary device can be useful as a backup if you forget or misplace the other second-factor device.

1. Navigate to [uconn.login.duosecurity.com/devices](https://uconn.login.duosecurity.com/devices).
2. Log in using your UConn email and password.
3. On the device management page, select **Add a device.**
4. Select the type of device you’re adding and follow the instructions to [add it to your Duo account](https://uconn.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/10785228238).
5. Once you have successfully added your second device, you will see it listed in the device management page.

> ℹ️ While you are here, take a moment to note all of the devices registered in your Duo account. 
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> ℹ️ Rename any devices by selecting **Edit -> Rename**. Rename it to something you will remember, like “Jonathan’s iPhone” or “Jane’s Work MacBook.”
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> ℹ️ **If there are any old devices you no longer use, or devices you do not recognize, delete them.**

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