PingID End User Guide

Authenticating using a hardware token (Mac login)

Use a one-time passcode (OTP) from your hardware token to authenticate securely with PingID when accessing your Mac machine.

Before you begin

Make sure:

Steps

  1. Sign on to your Mac machine.

    Result:

    You’ll see the Authenticating window, prompting you to enter a passcode.

    A screen capture of the Authentication window showing the passcode field.
  2. Generate an OTP using your hardware token.

  3. In the Authentication window, enter the OTP and click Verify.

    Result:

    The green check mark indicates authentication is successful and your access is approved.

    A screen capture showing the green Authenticated success window.

    If you did not get the green check mark, your hardware token might be out of sync. You will see a further authentication window.

    A screen capture of the Authentication window final step

    Enter the OTP from your hardware token. Click Sign On. You should see the green check mark shown above.

Result

You’re signed on to your Mac machine.

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