Logging In with a Token¶

Once you have obtained a token, you can use it to log in to ALCF systems.

You can log in with a Mobile Token using your mobile device.

You can log in with a Physical Token if you have received one in the mail.

Logging in to an ALCF System using a Mobile Token¶

1. Open the MobilePASS+ app on your device.
   Then initiate an SSH session and type the following:

   ssh <ALCF username>@<system_name>.alcf.anl.gov
   

   For example, johnsmith@aurora.alcf.gov

2. When prompted for a password, click the SafeNet MobilePASS+ app on your phone.

   Click on the token name listed within the app and enter your PIN.

3. The app will display your passcode immediately.

   Enter the passcode as the login password for the system within the SSH session.

   Note

   You do NOT have to enter the PIN on the SSH screen when logging into a resource. This only needs to be done to access the passcode within the SafeNet MobilePASS+ app.

4. Each generated passcode is valid on the SafeNet MobilePass+ app window until your mobile device screen times out.

Logging in to an ALCF System using a Physical Token¶

When the physical token is activated, an initial PIN will be provided.

Upon INITIAL login (to one of the ALCF machines), a prompt to change the PIN will appear.

PINs must be at least four characters long and must only contain numbers.

1. Initiate an SSH session using:

   ssh <ALCF username>@<system_name>.alcf.anl.gov
   

2. A password prompt will be received.
   At this point, push the button on the physical token once.

3. An eight-character, one-time password made up of letters and numbers will appear on the token’s display. This one-time password is case-sensitive.

4. Type your PIN followed immediately by the one-time password at the SSH password prompt.

For example, if your PIN is 1234 and you received the one-time password string ABCD9876, you would type 1234ABCD9876 at the password prompt.