Secure Authentication using Mobile Technologies - SnapIn
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1. increase in size to remain secure Today a strong password is considered one with at least 8 characters yet an 8 character password consisting of uppercase lowercase and numbers can be cracked within 24 hours by todays high end consumer PC s This is a problem that is only going to get worse as the prices of computer hardware decrease and performance increases unfortunately our memory is not improving at the same rate Snapln solves these security problems by hiding most of the authentication details while keeping the system just as simple and convenient as passwords Your iPhone is essentially your secret which you use prove that you are who you say you are This manual will guide you through the process of installing SnapIn and configuring your Snapln account It will also provide answers to common questions If you require additional assistance email us at support snapinauth com Minimum Requirements Snapin iPhone Application 1 IOS 6 or later 2 Rear Camera 3 Internet Connection Web Browser 1 Internet Explorer 8 Chrome Firefox Safari 5 2 Internet Connection Page 3 of 10 Installing the iPhone Application Method 1 1 Core SN Me 1 2 3 4 Open iTunes Click iTunes Store Click the search box in the top right area of the iTunes window Type Snapin Press the Enter key when finished Click the Snapin App icon Click Free under the Snapin icon Enter your Apple ID and Pas2. SNap n Secure Authentication using Mobile Technologies Dont Sign In Snapin User Manual Getting Started Minimum Requirements Installing the iPhone Application Uninstalling the iPhone Application Creating your Snapln Account Linking a new device to your Snapln Account How to Snapin Offline Mode Managing your SnapIn Account Unlinking a device from your Snapin Account How to set your Recovery Details Recovering your Snapln Account Frequently Asked Questions Glossary of Terms Page 2 of 10 Snapin Don t Sign In SnapiIn https www snapinauth com support snapinauth com N HR QO OQ O O O O N oso O 0 dI h Getting Started Snapln is an iPhone Application that removes the need for you to remember a password when logging into websites Security and Simplicity are the key benefits provided by Snapin A username and password combination is currently the most common method of logging into a website One of the biggest problems with username password based authentication is people often use the same or similar combination across several websites This means is that if one of your accounts is broken into and your password is discovered it is much easier to break into other accounts you own because both the username and password are similar The second problem with passwords is that they are limited by your Memory As technology improves and computers become more powerful the length of our passwords must
3. e allows user to SnapIn without the need for an Internet Connection You will only be given a maximum of three offline SnapIn s before you must use online mode Your iPhone will automatically display an offline code when there is not active internet connection 3 Enter the code displayed on your iPhone onto the Website You will then be logged in as normal E snap n Don t Sign In Sne gt f C 8 https snapinauth com login My Account Snap a F a Want to enjoy the best of SnapIn Just stay l Pe snapped in One username and one sna nap is all you need to log yourself into all your jan Snapin affiliated services z john TPe9Fhhb Remember Me two weeks Snapin Snapin Offline Need to recover your Account Click here Quick Snap the Image a Point the camera at the code to scan it Ensure the code is fully inside the camera 2013 Snapin Terms and Privac y Account Recove ry Page 6 of 10 Managing your Snapin Account Snapln Account Management can be accessed by going to http www snapinauth com myaccount or by clicking on My Account which can be found on the top right corner anywhere on the Snapln website Account Management can also be done within the Snapin App i E snapin Don t Sign In Sna x Y V gt GC BG https snapinauth com myaccount My Account Hello john Basic Information Preferred Langauge Fullname John Smit
4. etails Secret Question Question What is my favourite Colour 2013 Snapin Terms and Privacy A warning message before unlinking a device lt iPhone4 1 gt iOS 7 0 2 from your account Cancel OK The page at https snapinauth com says Are you sure you wish to unlink blake iPhone How to set your Recovery Details To set your Recovery Details make sure you fill in the Question and Answer input fields and click Submit Please refer to ref A You will be notified if you Recovery Details have been saved with a popup message Secret Question and Answer Saved Page 8 of 10 Recovering your Snapin Account Recovering your Snapln account is done on both the SnapIn Website and Snapin App Note You will be unable to recover your account if you have not previously not set up your Recovery Details Please refer to the How to set up your Recovery Details section of this user manual b Go to https www snapinauth com recover Enter your Snapin account name Then click Submit The website will display your Recovery Question Enter in your Recovery Answer Then click Submit The Website will display the code which you must enter into the Snapln App on your iPhone by tapping Create Account and following the steps d Bl snapin Account Recovery X Y Cg https snapinauth com recover index html SnapIin Account Recovery Lost your Account That was silly 2 Enter your Secre
5. h Time Zone Date of Birth 12 10 1985 Gender Country Australia Postcode 2500 Email Linked Devices The account management page on the website and the profile page on the iOS App allows English Australia Sydney Male gt Female john snapinauth com john snapinauth com e000 Optus F 9 58 pm lt Settings Profile Username john Full Name John Smith Date of Birth 13 10 1984 Country Australia Post Code 2500 Preferred Language English Time Zone 11 00 Australia Sydney Gender Male john snapinauth com you to update you basic information On the website alone you are able to manage your linked devices and set up your recovery question and answer When ever you Submit you will be notified with a pop up message Details Saved Page 7 of 10 Unlinking a device from your Snapln Account To unlink a device form your account click the x icon corresponding to the device you wish to unlink You will be prompted with a final warning message to confirm that this is exactly what you want to do Unlinking a devise in irreversible but this does not mean you can not link the same device on a new or pre existing account ref A Image showing Linked Devices and Recovery Details E snapin Don t Sign In Sr x S C amp https snapinauth com myaccount john snapinauth com Linked Devices Device Name Link Datetime Unlink blake iPhone lt iPhone4 1 gt iOS 7 0 2 24 Oct 2013 6 15PM x Recovery D
6. ll now be saba aap aie Duplicate Username already exists ready to scan image codes a cena 7 im el Se ee OK Note If the username you enter is not unique you will be notified far right image Create Account M 4 Enter a username to get stz red Swipe to see more AS DFGH J gt Bate ee 123 Q space Linking a new device to your Snapin Account Linking a device to a pre existing account is done within the iPhone Application 1 Open the Snapin App You will be taken to the welcome screen 2 Tap Link Account You will be asked to enter the username of the account you own then tap Create Link Device 3 Onan already Snappedin Enter a username to get started device on the same account ed scan the image code This pela Inable to link device should link the second device La I jername provided does not to the account OWERTYUIOP a F r OK 4 Your device will now be ALI ready to scan image codes o EBRONVBNMa is code on your 123 Q space Gi ed in device Cancel Page 5 of 10 How to Snapin These steps will explain how to use the application to SnapIn We will use the SnapIn website to log into Account Management as an example http www snapinauth com myaccount 1 Enter your Username into the website and click SnapiIn The website will display an image code on screen 2 Use the Snapin App to scan the image You will then be logged in Offline Mode Offline Mod
7. ssary of Terms Snapin The name of the software Snapin is also used as a verb meaning authenticate This word varies slightly depending on context For example John Snapsin to StackOverflow Craig has Snappedin to Bitbucket or Amanda is Snappingin Snapiln Technology A generic term for components in the Snapln service If a website uses SnapIn Technology users can go to that website and use the SnapIn mobile application on their smartphone or tablet to authenticate If an organisation is running a Snapin server internally they are using Snapln technology When a user SnapsIn they must use Snapln technology to successfully do so Online Mode Term used to explain the normal method of Snappingin To SnapIn by only scanning the image code Offline Mode To Snapln by entering a code which has been display onscreen after the application has failed to automate the rest of the Snapln process Page 10 of 10
8. sword Click Get The SnapIn App will then download to your desktop computer Sync your iPhone with your computer in iTunes using the proper steps Snapln will now be installed on your iPhone thod 2 On your iPhone go to https www snapinauth com Click the Available on the App Store image You will be redirected to the App Store App on your iPhone Tap Free to the right of the screen Then tap Install Enter your Apple ID and Password Then Tap Ok The SnapIn App will then download and then install on your iPhone Uninstalling the iPhone Application Method 1 1 2 3 4 Open iTunes Click Apps on the sidebar Right Click on the Snapin App icon then click Delete This will delete the App from your desktop computer Sync your iPhone with your computer in iTunes using the proper steps Snapin will now be removed from your iPhone Method 2 1 2 On your iPhone tap and hold on the Snapin App icon All your Apps should start to wiggle Tap on the x to the top left corner of the Snapin App This will delete the Snapin App from your iPhone Page 4 of 10 Creating your SnaplIn Account Account creation is done within the iPhone Application 1 Open the Snapin App You will be taken to the welcome screen 2 Tap Create Account You will be asked to enter a unique username then tap Create ee0c Optus F 9 42 pm Optus Unable to create account 3 Your device wi
9. t Answer What is my favourite Colour Purple 3 Enter this Code on your Phone by tapping Create Account and following the steps ni23tGlz 2013 Snapin Terms and Privacy Account Recovery On your iPhone 1 2 Tap Create Account You will be asked to enter in the username Tap Create You then be asked to enter in the recovery code Enter in the recovery code Your recovery code is displayed on the website Tap Go Your iPhone should be now linked to the recovered account Note The SnapiIn App will know when an account needs to be recovered Create Account Enter a username to get started john Cancel Cl MAF S dee OD E BD IE a I BI IE IE XCVBNM amp 23 Q space Page 9 of 10 Recovery Please enter your recovery code ni231Gld Cancel BREIT KU NS E A S IE le a NL Frequently Asked Questions What if I lose my only linked device to my account You will be able to link a new device by going to http www snapinauth com recover and following the prompts Can I use my iPod Touch iPad Yes as long as your iOS device has a camera and is running iOS6 or later You will need an active internet connection to setup the device My friend has the Snapin App on their iPhone Can use their phone to Snapin into my Snapin accounts Snapin allows users to link multiple devices to their account Although Snapln limits a device to be linked with at most one Snapln account Glo
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