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title: Authenticating using a hardware token (Web)
description: Use a one-time passcode (OTP) from your hardware token to authenticate securely with PingID when accessing your account or app through a web browser.
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revdate: July 13, 2023
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# Authenticating using a hardware token (Web)

Use a one-time passcode (OTP) *(tooltip: \<div class="paragraph">
\<p>A passcode valid for only one sign-on or transaction on a computer system or other digital device. Also known as a one-time password, one-time PIN, or dynamic password.\</p>
\</div>)* from your hardware token to authenticate securely with PingID when accessing your account or app through a web browser.

## Steps

1. Sign on to your account or access an application that requires authentication.

   ### Result:

   The **Authentication** window appears requesting your passcode.

   ![A screen capture of the Authentication window requesting a passcode from your hardware token.](_images/nrw1634025599781.png)

2. Enter the OTP from your hardware token. Click **Verify**.

   ### Result:

   A green check mark appears, indicating your successful authentication and access. You are automatically signed on to your application.

   ![A screen capture of the successful authentication window displaying a green check mark and the Authenticated message.](_images/crl1564021153806.png)

   |   |                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 |
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   |   | If you did not get the green check mark, your hardware token might be out of sync. You see a further authentication window.![A screen capture of the Authentication window final step](_images/xoy1607414848580.png)Enter the OTP from your hardware token. Click **Sign On**. You should see the green check mark shown above. |