Authenticate Using a HID Approve Secure Code
The HID Approve application offers a backup method to authenticate if the user's mobile device does not have network reception – manual Secure Code generation.
The Secure Code can be obtained:
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Directly
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By entering a challenge (Challenge/Response)
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By entering signature Data (Signature)
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Secure Code is generated using the Mobile OATH keys provisioned during the Service registration, and the user authenticates using the Customer One-Time Password.
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Secure Code characteristics are configurable in ActivID AS.
- The look and feel of the notifications can be customized to meet your branding/deployment requirements.
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To use biometric authentication as the key protection method, the option must be enabled.
Authenticate with a Secure Code OTP
HID Approve application allows generating a One-Time Password (OTP) as a backup authentication method if your device does not have network reception.
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If necessary, the user taps/clicks the Secure Code icon.
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
The user taps on the device screen. The user clicks Generate. Password prompt:
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
Biometric prompt (Android, iOS and macOS only):
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If the service is protected, the user enters the Password and then taps OK, or provide their biometric credential (fingerprint/face).
The Secure Code is generated and displayed (by default, for 60 seconds).
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
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The user can copy the Secure Code to the device’s clipboard by simply pressing the code on the screen.
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The user selects the Secure Code authentication method in the bank’s web portal.
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The user logs on using the Secure Code.
The user’s statistics are displayed in the ActivID Management Console.
Authenticate with a Secure Code Challenge/Response
By simply tapping the mobile device screen after having entered a challenge (supplied by the web portal), the user can generate a response and use it as a Secure Code to authenticate.
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The user requests a Challenge in the bank’s web portal.
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The user taps the application’s Challenge-Response icon.
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
- The user enters the portal’s Challenge in the application.
Alternatively, if the OCRA data scan feature is enabled, the user taps the Scan icon to scan the Challenge QR code.
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The user then taps OK on the keyboard or simply taps the device’s screen.
Password prompt:
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
Biometric prompt (Android, iOS and macOS only):
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If the service is protected, the user enters the Password and taps OK, or provides their biometric credential (fingerprint/face).
The Secure Code is generated and displayed (by default, for 60 seconds).
iOS/Android
macOS
Windows 10
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The user can copy the Secure Code to the device’s clipboard by simply pressing the code on the screen.
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The user logs on to the web portal using the Secure Code.
HID Approve populates the field with the Challenge value.