Note:

After you have paired your device, and authenticated successfully, you can also use it to authenticate for Windows login or Mac login, if required.

  1. Sign on to your account or app. Follow the directions for the registration window that you see:
    The Legacy and New Registration windows and directions
    Legacy Registration Window New Registration window
    1. From the Legacy Registration window, click I want to use a different authentication method.

      A screen capture of the Legacy Registration window.
    2. In the Alternative Authentication window, select Authentication using a hardware token. Click Next.

      A screen capture of the Alternative Authentication window displaying the Authentication Preference options.

      The Hardware Token Pairing window displays.


      A screen capture of the Hardware Token Pairing window requesting you to enter the Serial number.
    3. Enter your token serial number and click Next.
      Note:

      The serial number is usually printed on the back of your token.

      The Hardware Token Verification window displays.


      A screen capture of the Hardware Token Verification window requesting you an entry for the Enter passcode field.
    1. From the New Registration window, click Start.

      A screen capture of the New registration window.
    2. In the Add a New Device window, click Hardware Token.

      A screen capture of the Add a New Device window displaying the Pairing Code.

      The Hardware Token Pairing window displays.

      A screen capture of the Hardware Token window requesting the entry in the serial number field.
    3. Enter your token serial number. Click Next.
      Note:

      The serial number is usually printed on the back of your token.

      The Verification window displays.

      A screen capture of the Verification window.

      You may see a Final Step window. It indicates that you token needs to be resynchronized:
  2. Enter the passcode from your hardware token. Click Verify.

    A green check mark appears, indicating your device is paired successfully. You are automatically signed on to your account or app.

  3. The next time you sign on to your account or application, you need to authenticate using your hardware token.

    For more information, see Authenticating using a hardware token (Web).