There are many authentication methods that your company can enable to allow you to securely authenticate with PingID.
To access your account or app using a web browser, you can authenticate using the following authentication methods:
- PingID mobile app: Authenticate using the PingID app on your Android or iOS mobile device with swipe, biometrics authentication, Apple Watch, or a one-time passcode (OTP). PingID mobile app can also be used to authenticate manuallywhen offline.
- Desktop app: If you pair desktop app through the web, you can use it to generate a one-time passcode (OTP) to authenticate securely to access your account or app.
- Authenticator app: Generate a one-time passcode using an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator.
- Windows Hello: If your Windows Hello device supports FIDO2 biometrics, use it to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.
- Apple Mac Touch ID: If your Mac machine supports FIDO2 platform biometrics, use it to access your account or apps through a web browser using PingID authentication.
- iOS or iPadOS biometrics: If your iOS device supports FIDO2 biometrics, use Face ID or Touch ID to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.
- Android biometrics: If your Android device supports FIDO2 biometrics, you can use it to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.
- Security key: Connect your security key to your machine and then tap to authenticate. You can also use your security key toauthenticate manually when offline.
- Authenticator app: Generate a one-time passcode using an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator.
- YubiKey: Connect your YubiKey to your machine and then tap to generate a one-time passcode.
- SMS or voice: You receive a one-time passcode (OTP) by SMS or by voice call.
- Email: You receive an OTP by email.
- Hardware token: You are asked for an OTP, which you copy from your hardware token.
To benefit from secure, multi-factor authentication using PingID, first you must pair or connect your device with your account.