"Login.gov" is a secure and private online access option for participating U.S. government services, and access to this account can be protected using a programmable hardware token.
Sign in to the you Login.Gov account, then in the "Your Account" column, select the option "Add authentication apps" (if your account has only just been created, then you will be presented with a list of options, select the option "Authentication Application");
You will now be presented with a QR code (example below) which we will use to program our token with.
At the prompt "Give it a nickname", supply a suitable name for your programmable hardware token;
You can use the QR code to program our programmable tokens using the instructions found in the following procedure;
- To program a SafeID/Diamond or SafeID/Pro token with a QR code, launch the SafeID/Diamond programming tool.
Click the Scan QR Code button
Before you scan the QR code please ensure that the clock on your computer is displaying the correct date and time.
You can scan the screen for a QR code, or load from a file.
If you are scanning the barcode on the screen please ensure that the QR code is not obscured by other windows, and if you have more than one monitor please ensure that both the app and the QR code are displayed on the main display (display 1).
If you still have difficulty in scanning the QR code double check you only have the one instance of the app running, and that it is the latest version of the app. In most cases when there are issues with scanning of the QR code the most likely cause is the QR code contains the wrong data and may need to be regenerated. To test the QR code you could check that the code works correctly with the authenticator app it is intended for (e.g microsoft authenticator), and if this fails then you know that the QR code will need to be regenerated.
Select Scan Screen.
If succeeded, the Seed box should be filled with the token's seed data.
Now, select your smart card reader from the Reader drop-down list, e.g. "HID OMNIKEY 5427 CK"
Press the Connect button
Now, switch on a SafeID token and place it on the reader.
The tool will read out the token's serial number and time, and display them:
If you want to correct the clock on the token, then leave the "Sync Token Clock" checked, but first ensure the time on your pc is set correctly.
Switch off the token and switch it on again to generate a new code (the token may only use the new seed after being reset)
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Verifying your token
Once you have programmed your token you will need to verify it with Login.Gov.
Obtain a 6 digit code from your recently programmed token, then copy it to the the area marked "Enter the temporary code from your app", then click 
;
After you have submitted your 6-degit code you presented with confirmation that the authentication method has been added;
And in the section "Your Account", you will find confirmation that the authentication method has been added;
Your programmable token is ready to supply OTP codes when you next login to your Login.Gov account.