2.1 BankID

In BankID method, you are authenticated through your personal identification number. To enroll the BankID authenticator, you must have BankID app either on your computer or mobile device. When you try to authenticate on the endpoint (like laptop or web application) a request is sent to the BankID app, where you specify the security code. Based on the security code, the recorded personal identification number is compared with actual identification number on the BankID app. If the identification numbers match, you will be successfully authenticated.

Prerequisite

Ensure that you have the following:

  • Social Security Number (SSN)

  • BankID app (either desktop or mobile version). For more information, refer BankID.

To enroll a Bank ID, perform the following steps:

  1. Click the Bank ID icon.

  2. Specify the optional comment in Comment.

  3. Specify the personal identification number in Personal ID (SSN).

  4. Click Save.A message Authenticator "BankID" added is displayed.

To test the authenticator, perform the following steps:

  1. Click the Bank ID icon in the Enrolled authenticators section.

  2. Click Test.

    A message Start your BankID app is displayed.

  3. Open the BankID app.

  4. Specify Security Code.

    1. Click Identify on the mobile app.

    2. Click Verify my identity on the desktop app.

    If the personal identification number on app matches with the enrolled number, a message Authenticator "BankID" passed the test is displayed.