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MyWisconsin ID

The state of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are committed to providing secure access to systems for customers.

As part of this commitment, the DNR (along with all other state agencies) is planning a significant upgrade to authentication systems, transitioning from the current Web Access Management Systems (WAMS) and Wisconsin Logon Management System (WILMS) platforms to the Wisconsin Department of Administration's new, state-of-the-art MyWisconsin ID system. 

A MyWisconsin ID is a single personal account for each customer, which will provide secure access to state agency systems. The goal at the DNR is to migrate all systems and SharePoint sites accessed by customers currently using WAMS or WILMS to MyWisconsin ID.

Why Is This Important?

The current legacy authentication systems (WAMS and WILMS) were built with old technology and will no longer be available by December 2026. MyWisconsin ID uses modern authentication that provides better functionality and security.

All DNR applications that previously used WAMS or WILMS are scheduled to be migrated to MyWisconsin ID by June 2026.

What To Expect

Every customer who currently accesses DNR systems using a WAMS ID will need a MyWisconsin ID. The MyWisconsin ID is person-specific; it is not a facility or company ID. Customers may already have a MyWisconsin ID due to interactions with other state agencies. The same MyWisconsin ID can be used for DNR systems after they are migrated to MyWisconsin ID.

Self-register for a MyWisconsin ID by following the steps on the MyWisconsin ID Self-Registration webpage.

To link a WAMS ID to a MyWisconsin ID:

  • After a DNR system transitions to MyWisconsin ID, each customer is able to transfer their previous WAMS data to their new MyWisconsin ID account the first time they log in to the system by clicking "Transfer WAMS Data" and entering their old WAMS username and password.
  • Customers without previous WAMS data can click "Continue As New User."

Resources And Support

Resources about creating and managing a MyWisconsin ID and associated multi-factor authentication are available from DOA's Division of Enterprise Technology (DET).

The MyWisconsin ID Account Service Desk offers online self-service options and guidance. You can call 608-471-6667 for 24/7 support, 365 days a year.