Changes between Version 1 and Version 2 of net.sf.basedb.yubikey/using

Timestamp:

Mar 4, 2014, 9:44:10 AM (10 years ago)

Author:

Nicklas Nordborg

Comment:

More YubiKey usage instructions

net.sf.basedb.yubikey/using

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 = How to use the !YubiKey authentication extension =
+
+== Logging in ==
+
+To begin with all users can login using their regular username/password combination. Enter the ''username'' in the '''!YubiKey''' field and the ''password'' in the '''Password''' field.
+
+Once a user has been assigned a !YubiKey (see below), that user must always login with the !YubiKey. 
+
+ 1. Insert the !YubiKey in a USB port.
+ 2. Make sure the '''!YubiKey''' field has focus and touch the button on the !YubiKey.
+ 3. A one-time-password is generated and focus is shifted to the '''Password''' field.
+ 4. Enter the ''password'' and click '''Login'''.
 
 == Assign !YubiKeys to users ==
 
- 1. To begin with all users can login using their regular login/password combination. 
-    To assign a !YubiKey to a user, the BASE administrator should
+ 1. To assign a !YubiKey to a user, the BASE administrator should
     locate that user in the '''Administrate->Users''' list and open the edit dialog.
 
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     enter the serial number into the '''Serial #''' field (optional). Save!
 
+
+== Unassign a !YubiKey ==
+
+Click on the '''Remove''' in the '''!YubiKey''' tab in the '''Edit user''' dialog. Save!
+
+== Notes! ==
+
+ 1. The ''root'' account can always login with username/password, even if a !YubiKey has been assigned.
+ 2. It is possible to assign the same !YubiKey to more than one user account if the passwords are not the same.
+    This might be practical for persons that have one regular account for daily usage and one account for 
+    administrative needs. 
+
+