Enrol Virtual Security Key for ECA Access Code

Applicability

• ecaOS 5

• ecaOS 6

Description

• Before first use, requires enrolment into Authenticator mobile app.

• The enrolment of Virtual Security Key allows to the user to obtain ECA Access Code, which is mandatory for accessing System Manager (in ecaOS 5) and DashBoard (in ecaOS 6).

• With the ECA Access Code, the physical USB Security Key is not required for accessing the System Manager (in ecaOS 5) and DashBoard (in ecaOS 6)

Please make sure your device's time is always synchronized with ECA's time. Otherwise, the login may fail, because the ECA Access code is valid for 30 seconds only.

Procedure

1. Ensure you have the Virtual Security Key (card). Every ECA has its dedicated unique key, and cannot be shared with other ECA.

1. Download and install Google Authenticator from Google Playstore (for Android) or App Store (for iOS)

2. Run 'Google Authenticator' on your device. Click 'Begin' button.

1. Choose 'Scan a barcode' to start scanning the QR code on the Virtual Security Key card.

1. Ensure the QR code is positioned correctly within the scanner frame.

1. Once scanning is successful, the ECA Access Code will be displayed in the app.

1. The 6-digits code that that you see in the Authenticator is the ECA Access Code:

The above procedure is based on using Google Authenticator. Alternatively, you may use Microsoft Authenticator (Android / iOS), or other authenticator of your choice, that supports Time-Based One Time Password (RFC 6238)