Using PingID mobile app biometrics authentication on your Android so you can access your Apple Mac machine.
- Your Apple Mac is running Mac OS 10.13 or later.
- You have registered your biometrics on your Android device.
- You have paired your Android device.
Biometrics authentication is simple using a mobile device. Authentication varies
slightly depending on your phone model, phone settings, and whether your device is
locked or unlocked when the authentication request is sent.
Note:
- Biometrics authentication is only available if the option is enabled by your organization.
- The authentication process may vary slightly depending on the Android version and the notification settings on your device. (The images shown here relate to a Samsung device. Actual implementation may vary according to device model.)
- Some Android devices do not support face or iris authentication with PingID. If you are not able to authenticate with face or iris authentication, we recommend using fingerprint authentication.
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Sign on to your Mac machine.
The Authenticating window opens, and an authentication notification request is sent to your device.
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Accept the authentication notification, depending on your mobile's notification
settings:
- If you see the notification screen appears, slide the notification down
until you see the option to approve or deny the request, and then
tap Approve.
Note: For Android version 10 and higher, you must unlock your device to authenticate. - If PingID mobile app opens, authenticate using your biometrics.
Note: When opening PingID mobile app, update your location permissions to Allow all the time, if prompted to do so.
You'll see the green checkmark on your mobile indicating your access is approved, and PingID closes.
You're signed on to your Mac machine.
- If you see the notification screen appears, slide the notification down
until you see the option to approve or deny the request, and then
tap Approve.