Important:

To authenticate for your Windows machine, set up the PingID desktop app on a different machine from the Windows machine you are accessing.

  1. Sign on to your Windows machine either locally or remotely using an RDP.

    A screen capture of the Windows sign on page.
    The Authentication window appears, prompting you to enter a passcode.
    A screen capture of the Authentication window requesting the passcode.
  2. Launch the PingID desktop app from a local machine.

    A screen capture of the PingID generated passcode with the Copy or Refresh option.

    The PingID app generates a passcode.
  3. On the Windows machine, in the Authentication window, enter the passcode. Click Sign On.
    The green check mark appears, indicating successful authentication. You are signed on to your Windows machine.
    A screen capture of the Windows sign on home desktop page.