1.2 Setting Up a Passphrase

A SecureLogin passphrase is a combination of question and response, used as an alternative form of identity verification. The passphrase functionality protects SecureLogin credentials from unauthorized access and enables users to access SecureLogin in the offline mode. Passphrases can also be used as a substitute authentication mode. For example, when users forget the password. Depending on your preferences, SecureLogin passphrase questions can be generated by the administrator or the user.

During the installation, the passphrase security is enabled to enforce the passphrase setup during the initial login. You can disable the passphrase policy by deselecting Use Passphrase Policy in the Advanced Settings pane of the Administrative Management utility. If a passphrase has previously been configured, this dialog box does not display and the installation is complete.

In the initial login to SecureLogin, all users are requested to save a passphrase response. It is important that this response is easy to recall because it cannot be viewed by anyone.

WARNING:Remember the passphrase answer. You cannot access the answer if you forget it.

To set up a passphrase:

  1. Specify a question in the Enter a question field.

  2. Specify an answer in the Enter the answer field.

  3. Specify the answer again in the Confirm the answer field.

  4. Click OK. Your passphrase is saved and SecureLogin is installed on the administration workstation.