Setup with with OneSpan Authentication Server on Windows

Checklist - system setup with OneSpan Authentication Server provides a checklist of the required tasks for setting up a live Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon system on Windows.

Checklist - system setup with OneSpan Authentication Server
Task Description
Import (more) Digipass records

Import all required Digipass records. See Import Digipass records for instructions to import the records.

Create Digipass user accounts

If required, create Digipass user accounts manually. Alternatively, enable Dynamic User Registration (DUR) in Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon. For more information about Dynamic User Registration, refer to the Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon Product Guide.

Assign Digipass records to a Digipass user account Decide on the type of Digipass assignment to deploy, and begin the deployment process. For more information about Digipass deployment options, refer to the Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon Product Guide.
SSL server certificate

Acquire and install a commercial SSL certificate for each instance of OneSpan Authentication Server.

Register OneSpan Authentication Server with DNS server

If Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon will use server discovery, use the Administration Web Interface to register each instance of OneSpan Authentication Server with its local DNS server.

Configure Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon client records

Ensure that the Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon records use the correct settings for a live environment. In particular, ensure that the default client record links to the correct policy for your setup. See Create a client record for instructions.

Valid Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon license - client-side

A valid Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon client-side license is required for the product to work with OneSpan Authentication Server.

See Licensing requirements for more information.

Install Password Synchronization Manager (PSM)

Install Password Synchronization Manager on a domain controller. This will allow OneSpan Authentication Server to receive updates on any Windows static password changes for Digipass users.

Install and configure a Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon client

The Digipass Authentication for Windows Logon client should be installed on all machines which will be used for one-time password logons. The configuration should include:

  • Server discovery, if required
  • Location of a specific instance of OneSpan Authentication Server if server discovery is not enabled.