Authenticating with PingID using Apple Mac Touch ID
Using the built-in biometrics in your Apple Mac machine to authenticate securely with PingID when accessing your account or app using a web browser.
Before you begin
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Ensure your Mac device is paired with PingID. For more information, see Pairing your Mac Touch ID device.
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Use a browser that supports FIDO2 biometrics, such as Google Chrome or Safari, and that you have the latest version of the browser.
About this task
The authentication process varies slightly depending on your browser and your organization’s implementation.
The following animations demonstrate the two most common implementations of biometrics authentication with PingID for Mac:
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Passwordless authentication: No username or password required.
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Second factor authentication: Enter your username and password, and then authenticate with Mac Touch ID for a more secure sign on.
Steps
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On your Mac machine, open a browser window and sign on to your account or access an application that requires authentication.
Depending on the browser that you are using, an additional window might appear in your browser prompting you to authenticate.
Result:
An Authentication window appears, prompting you to authenticate.
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Use your Mac device to validate your identity, such as using your fingerprint.
Ensure the Authentication window is selected as the active window before you authenticate.
Result
A green Authenticated check mark appears, indicating your device pairing is successful, and you are automatically signed on to your account or app.
