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:
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Generates the OTP in a synchronous mode.
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Displays the OTP in a notification window (a tool tip is displayed in the Windows notification area).
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Automatically copies the OTP to the clipboard so it is ready to be pasted into any application.
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ActivClient Agent is installed.
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One-Time Password Services component was installed during setup.
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Your smart card is initialized to use one-time passwords.
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Left or right-click on the ActivClient Agent icon in the Windows notification area and select Get One-Time Password.
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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.
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Place your cursor in the password field of the application to which you want to authenticate.
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Select Paste (or press Ctrl + V).
The one-time password generated by ActivClient is pasted into the application of your choice.