Automatically Generate a One-Time Password

ActivClient provides an automatic way to log on to some remote access applications using one-time passwords.

The Get One-Time Password (OTP) option:

  • Generates the OTP in a synchronous mode.

  • Displays the OTP in a notification window (a tool tip is displayed in the Windows notification area).

  • Automatically copies the OTP to the clipboard so it is ready to be pasted into any application.

Prerequisites:

  • ActivClient Agent is installed.

  • One-Time Password Services component was installed during setup.

  • Your smart card is initialized to use one-time passwords.

  1. Left or right-click on the ActivClient Agent icon in the Windows notification area and select Get One-Time Password.

  1. Enter your PIN code and click OK.

    The ActivClient notification window is displayed, showing the one-time password generated on your smart card. The password is automatically copied to your clipboard.

  1. Place your cursor in the password field of the application to which you want to authenticate.

  2. Select Paste (or press Ctrl + V).

    The one-time password generated by ActivClient is pasted into the application of your choice.