Using One-Time Passwords

Step 3 Enter the passcode in the Password field. The passcode is the user PIN and the VASCO Digipass token code. For example, if the users PIN is 8675 and the token code is 30966673, then the passcode is 867530966673.

Step 4 Select the appropriate Domain.

Note If manually entering the Domain, it is case-sensitive.

Step 5 Click Login.

Using One-Time Passwords

The following sections describe how to use one-time passwords:

User Prerequisites, page 21

User Configuration Tasks, page 21

Verifying User One-Time Password Configuration, page 23

Troubleshooting Common Errors, page 23

User Prerequisites

Users must have a user account enabled in the SSL VPN management interface. Only users enabled by the administrator to use the One-Time Password feature will need to perform the following configuration tasks. The administrator must enable a correct email address that is accessible by the user. Users cannot enable the One-Time Password feature and they must be able to access the SSL VPN Virtual Office portal.

User Configuration Tasks

To use the One-Time Password feature, perform the following steps:

Step 1 If you are not logged into the SSL VPN Virtual Office user interface, open a Web browser and type the Virtual Office interface URL in the Location or Address bar and press Enter. Type in your user name in the User Name field and your password in the Password field, then select the appropriate domain from the Domain pull-down. Click Login.

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SSL VPN 5.0 specifications

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The SSL VPN 5.0 also supports multiple authentication methods, enhancing security while maintaining ease of access. It includes support for two-factor authentication (2FA), which adds an extra layer of protection during the login process. Administrators can configure various authentication schemes, including RSA SecurID, LDAP, RADIUS, and more, to meet organizational security policies.

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