Multi-device license activation

Contrary to the activation of a standard license in the Mobile Authenticator Studio app, the activation of a multi-device license model follows a process that is divided into two steps: the activation of the authenticator license and the authenticator account (i.e., an instance of the authenticator). This feature is supported by server solutions using Authentication Server Framework as of version 3.13.

Offline activation—overview

The transfer of the activation message from the server to Mobile Authenticator Studio is done via a QR code or a Cronto image, or online through an http(s) connection between Mobile Authenticator Studio and the server hosting Authentication Server Framework.

Exchanging activation messages online

If the messages are exchanged via an image and in case the camera of the mobile device is not available, no backup solution is proposed. A message indicates to the user that the application cannot be used without a camera.

Exchanging activation messages via images

The conversion of the activation messages into images is performed with the OneSpan Image Generator SDK, based on the expected image format. For more information on the Image Generator SDK, refer to the Image Generator SDK Integration Guide.

Mobile Authenticator Studio can also be configured to receive Activation Message 1 in an image, send the device code online, and receive Activation Message 2 online.

This type of activation process is also required outside the context of the authenticator license instantiation on several devices, if the Secure Channel feature of the authenticator is used.