Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Desktop Agent

The Desktop Agent allows you to authenticate using a desktop computer as an alternative to the IBM i green screen agent. It also allows you to access the Soft Token screen in order to view the Soft Token One-Time Password.

When prompted, you are presented with the authentication methods made available by your Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication administrator. If you select one of the One-Time Password methods, for example, a One-Time Password sent to a mobile device via SMS, you will be able to enter the One-Time Password into the Desktop Agent to be submitted to Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication for validation.

See also User Authentication.

How to get there

The desktop agent appears when prompted by an Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication exit point authentication request.

Login Options

Login Type

Choose whether you are using Active Directory or an IBM i user profile for authentication. 

Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Username

This is your Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication user name.

The remaining login options change depending on your selection:

For Active Directory

Active Directory Username

This is the username of your Active Directory account.

Active Directory Password

This is the password for your Active Directory username. Clickto show/hide the password.

For IBM i

IBM i System

This is the IBM i system that is being used by your administrator for authentication.

IBM i User Profile

This is the IBM i user profile used for authentication.

IBM i Password

This is the password of your IBM i user profile. Clickto show/hide the password.

Login

Click Login to log in to the Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Desktop Agent.

Settings

This screen displays your current configuration and allows you to configure your Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Desktop Agent settings. At the top, the HelpSystems Insite server being used for authentication is listed, as well as your status including the user you are logged-in as, and whether you are using an Active Directory account or an IBM i user profile for authentication.

Click in the upper right corner of the Desktop Agent screen to open the Soft Token panel.

Start Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication when PC is turned on

Move this slider to the right to indicate that you want the Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication Desktop Agent to start when your computer is started.

Remember me

Move this slider to the right to indicate you want Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication to remember your login information.

Play notification sound

Move this slider to the right to indicate you want Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication to chime when prompted by an authentication request.

Device Management

Click Access User Portal to open the Powertech Multi-Factor Authentication User Portal, where you can manage the devices you are using as factors of authentication.

 

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