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To set up Passwordless Authentication in Computer Logon using Certificate, follow the steps below

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Install AD Certificate Service

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Install Active Directory Certificate Service in the Domain Controller.

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After installation, configure the Certificate Authority accordingly.

Create a CA Certificate in DualShield

Create or import a CA certificate in the DualShield Certificate Authorities, and bind to the target domain, ie. deepnetpb.com

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Import CA Certificate into Domain Controller

Export this CA certificate, and then import it into the Trusted Root Certification Authorities on the Domain Controller

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Configure Enterprise PKI

NowAfter completing the configuration, open the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) and add the 'Enterprise PKI' snap-in.

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Launch the Enterprise PKI snap-in console and right-click on EnterprisePKI and select Manage AD Containers...

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Add the new CA that was created.

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Click Ok and then click on the CA entry that appears under Enterprise PKI...

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If you see the "CA Certificate" in the listall of the following 4 certificates and their status is OK, then your domain is ready for DualShield Computer Logon Passwordless Authentication.

CA Certificate
AIA Location #1
CDP Location
DeltaCRL Location #1

Configure Policy Options in DualShield

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Enable the option "Enable Passwordless Login".
Set the "Passwordless Certificate Lifetime".
Set the option "Renew Passwordless Certificate N days before it expires"
Leave the option "Certificate Revocation List (CRL) URL" empty.

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Note: if you have implemented the Device Certificate authentication method, then you must follow the instructions below to set up a new Certificate Revocation List (CRL) URL

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	Publish CRL service in an alternative port number
	Publish CRL service in an alternative port number

By default, when 'Client Authentication: Device Cert' is enabled, this feature doesn't function as expected. If you wish to accommodate both features, users can manually adjust the settings to utilize a different URL, ie: https://mfa.qa.deepnetid.com:8092/sso)

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User Experience

With the password authentication enabled, users will see the hint 'Passwordless enabled" under the password entry box on the login screen. Image Removed