Generate a Bypass Code

A bypass code is useful as a second verification method when you forgot your phone, don’t have service, or can’t access your computer. You can generate bypass codes after you enroll in 2-Step Verification, and then store the codes in a safe place.

Prerequisite: You must first enable 2-Step Verification. Most users do this when they first log in to Oracle Identity Cloud Service. If your administrator made 2-Step Authentication optional, and you have clicked Skip each time you log in, you can enable 2-Step Authentication in the My Profile console Security tab. See Enroll in 2-Step Verification After First Login.

Use the Security tab in Oracle Identity Cloud Service My Profile console to generate bypass codes for your account.

1. Access the My Profile console by clicking your initials in the upper-right corner, and then select My Profile from the drop-down list.
2. Click Security.
3. In the Bypass Codes section, click Generate.
4. In the Bypass Code dialog box, copy your bypass code, and then store it in a safe place for use the next time that you need a backup verification method.

   Note:

   The Bypass Code dialog box displays the number of uses allowed. Your bypass code doesn't expire, but you can only used it once.
5. Click Done.
6. (Optional) To view and copy your bypass code, in the Bypass Code pane, click the Reveal icon.
7. (Optional) To send the bypass code to yourself in an email:
   1. In the Bypass Code pane, click the Action menu and select Email.
   2. In the Confirmation dialog box, click OK.