---
title: Authenticating using the desktop app (VPN)
description: After you setup the PingID desktop app authentication for web, use the desktop app to generate a one-time passcode (OTP) to use to authenticate with a VPN.
component: pingid-user-guide
page_id: pingid-user-guide:secure_authentication_with_pingid:ug_authenticating_using_pid_desktop_app_vpn
canonical_url: https://docs.pingidentity.com/pingid-user-guide/secure_authentication_with_pingid/ug_authenticating_using_pid_desktop_app_vpn.html
revdate: June 6, 2024
section_ids:
  about-this-task: About this task
  steps: Steps
  result: Result:
  result-2: Result:
  result-3: Result:
---

# Authenticating using the desktop app (VPN)

After you setup the PingID desktop app authentication for web, use the desktop app to generate 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>)* to use to authenticate with a VPN.

## About this task

Use the PingID desktop app to authenticate for web with a VPN.

## Steps

1. From your web browser or application sign on to your VPN:

   1. Enter your username and password.

   2. Click **Sign In**.

      ### Result:

   For multiple devices only: a message displays all of your devices in a numbered list.

   1. Enter the number for the PingID desktop app and then click **Sign In**.

2. Launch the PingID desktop app.

   ### Result:

   A passcode generates.

   ![A screen capture of a one-time password generated by the PingID desktop app.](_images/rxg1564021170455.png)

3. In the blank field, enter the OTP and then click **Sign In**.

   ### Result:

   After you successfully authenticate, your browser is redirected to your VPN.