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title: Authenticating using a hardware token (VPN)
description: Use a one-time passcode (OTP) from your hardware token to authenticate securely with PingID when accessing your VPN.
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# Authenticating using a hardware token (VPN)

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 VPN.

## Steps

1. From your web browser or app, sign on to your VPN with your username and password.

   ### Result:

   You're offered a text entry field for an OTP.

2. In the text entry field, enter the OTP displayed on your hardware token to authenticate to your VPN.

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   |   | If your VPN sign-on screen is set to ask for your password, and you're using an 8‑digit OTP code from your hardware token, enter your password, then a comma, then the 8-digit code.For example, `MyPassword,12345678`. |

3. Click **Sign in**.

   ### Result:

   After You're authenticated, You're signed on to your VPN.