PingID End User Guide

Authenticating using email (Mac Login)

Use an email passcode to authenticate when you sign on to your Mac machine.

Before you begin

Make sure:

Steps

  1. Sign on to your Mac machine.

    Result:

    You’ll see the Authenticating window and you’ll receive a passcode by email.

    A screen capture showing an example of an email with a passcode.
  2. In the Authenticating window, enter the passcode and click Sign On.

    A screen capture of the Authentication window showing the passcode field.

    If you need to generate a new passcode, click Resend Passcode.

    Result:

    You’ll see the green check mark indicating authentication is successful.

    A screen capture showing the green Authenticated success window.

Result

You’re signed on to your Mac machine.

A screen capture of the Mac login desktop following successful sign-on.