If you have the PingID app running on your mobile device and your organization is using swipe authentication, sign on to your Windows desktop or laptop machine using swipe to authenticate.
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Sign on to your Windows laptop or desktop machine.
- If your organization has eliminated passwords: Under Sign-in options, click the PingID icon, and then click the arrow.
- If your organization requires a username and password: Under Sign-in options, click the key icon and enter your username and password and then click the arrow key.
The Authenticating on... window appears, and an authentication notification request is sent to your mobile device.
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Accept the authentication notification, depending on your mobile's notification
settings:
- If your device is locked, long press the notification until it shows the option to approve or deny the request, and then tap Approve.
- If your device is unlocked, pull down the notification until it shows the
option to Approve or Deny the request, and then tap
Approve.Note: If configured by your organization, you'll see a map on the notification screen, showing the location, device type, and browser used by the device attempting to accessing your account or app. This can help you identify a fraudulent authentication attempt.
- If your mobile phone is unlocked and PingID is open, swipe to authenticate.
The green Authenticated screen appears with a check mark, indicating successful authentication.
