Using Privileged Access Service as an authenticator

You can use the Privileged Access Service Admin Portal to get the one time passcode (either by scanning an external source's QR code or entering the authentication key information manually). You then can use the passcode to log in to the relevant application or website.

To scan a QR code, you must use the Privileged Access ServiceAdmin Portal application on an registered mobile device.

  1. Log in to the Privileged Access Service application on your mobile device.
  2. Tap Passcodes.

    The Authentication window shows any existing passcodes.

  3. Tap the plus icon (+) then tap Scan QR Code.

  4. Scan the external source's QR code.

    The Passcodes window shows the newly generated passcode. The newly added authentication account is also added to the Passcodes page in the Accounts section of the Admin Portal.

To enter the authentication key information manually, you can use the Privileged Access ServiceAdmin Portal on your mobile device or computer. See Managing authentication keys for information on entering the authentication key information manually using your computer.

  1. Log in to the Privileged Access Service application on your mobile device.
  2. Tap Passcodes.

    The Passcodes window shows any existing passcodes.

  3. Tap the plus icon (+) then tap Enter Authentication Key.

  4. Enter the information provided by the application or website.

  5. Tap Save.

    The Passcodes window shows the newly generated passcode. The newly added authentication account is also added to the Passcodes page in the Accounts section of the Admin Portal.