Set up Nexus OTP as 2FA for SafeInspect
This article describes how to enable Nexus OTP in Smart ID Digital Access component as two-factor authentication method for SafeInspect, to replace static passwords.
Nexus OTP can be either Nexus TruID Synchronized or Smart ID Mobile App OTP, or any other OATH-based mobile OTP application, such as Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator.
With the setup described in this article, Digital Access functions as a RADIUS server and SafeInspect as a RADIUS client. Nexus TruID is used as an example below and is available for iOS, Android, and Windows.
Make settings in Digital Access
In Digital Access Admin, go to Manage System.
Click RADIUS Configuration > Add RADIUS Client...
Enter General Settings and Attributes. Click the ?-sign for help.
Click Save.
Make settings in SafeInspect
- Log in to the SafeInspect administrative interface.
Navigate to Identity > External Authentication > RADIUS Servers.
Click Add RADIUS server and go to the Settings tab.
Enter the following information:
Parameter Description Address Enter the IP address of the Digital Access Authentication server Port Select the port of the Digital Access Authentication server for the particular authentication method
Shared secret Enter the RADIUS shared secret key Shared secret confirmation Confirm the RADIUS shared secret key Go to the Policy tab.
Add an authentication rule with the following settings:
Parameter Description Client-to-Hound authentication Select: Authenticate against a RADIUS server RADIUS server Select the IP address and port of the Digital Access Authentication server
Hound-to-target authentication Select: Mapped user credentials
Example: Log in to SafeInspect
The following example shows how an end user logs in, using Smart ID Mobile App.
Start Smart ID Mobile App that is installed on your laptop or smartphone - Enter your PIN to generate an OTP.
