# User Self Service Activation

Follow the recorded user self-service activation route for an imported hardware token. The token must already exist in Azure without an assigned user or activation.

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Once the Tokens are imported using the Token2 Inventory App, it is not necessary to assign a user to a token and activate. A user can self-assign and activate tokens via their Security Info page.

- The token MUST exist in Azure. I.e. it has been imported but NOT assigned and NOT activated

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- Give the token to the user.
- Direct them to the [My Sign-Ins \| Security Info \| Microsoft.com](https://mysignins.microsoft.com/security-info)
- Click the + Add sign-in method and select Hardware Token from the list.

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- Enter the Serial Number of the Token

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- Give the token a name if desired. (Optional)
- Enter the code from the token.

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- As long as the token has already been imported the token will be assigned and activated.

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## Related guidance

- [Topic overview](Introduction.md)
- [Source review status](../../review/Review-status.md)