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Introduction

There are circumstance where you may want to replace a mobile phone based authentication app (such as google authenticator) with a programmable hardware token (such as the SafeID/Diamond or SafeID/Pro programmable tokens).

Before you can produce OTP codes using a programmable token you will need  to obtain the seed data in the form of a compatible QR code.


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Preparation

Before you can use an NFC enabled phone to burn programmable tokens you will need to perform the following preparatory steps;

  1. Enable NFC on your iOS smartphone
  2. Install our SafeID programming app on your phone

Enabling NFC

The following procedure can be used to enable NFC on your iOS smartphone;


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    • iPhones 7 and the more recent released models can read NFC tags and make NFC payments. However, no NFC support was added to iPhones 6 and 6S, yet it can be used to make NFC payments only. 
    • NFC is automatically enabled in Apple phones. 



Installing the SafeID Programmer on your phone

The SafeID programming app is available for download in versions suitable for Windows, Android and iOS devices.

Instructions for downloading the programming app on your iOS device; 


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    If your mobile device runs android you will need to visit the apple play store and search for the app "SafeID Programmer"

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    Download, Install and run this app.





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Burning Seed data onto the Programmable Tokens using an NFC enabled smartphone

When scanning a QR Code on an Android (or IOS) SafeID programming App you first need to make ensure that the QR code is ready for scanning using the camera on your smartphone.

Display the QR Code ready for scanning (the QR code below is just an example);

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Next launch the app on your mobile device, and use the following instructions to burn the programmable token;


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    Launch the app, point the camera at your QR code, then click on Image Added the button to scan the image;

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    After the QR Code has been scanned you will find that the seed details have been automatically added to the app and you will be ready to burn the seed details onto the token.




Switch on the programmable token and place it against the back of the phone, then use the Image Added button to start burning the token.

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