RSA Software Token User Instructions

Attention

Users are allowed one RSA token. Choose one mobile platform – Apple or Android – to use your RSA soft token on.

Attention

You cannot reuse an authentication token. If you get a new mobile device, start at Step 1 here and request a new activation code.

Step 1: Submit the RSA token request form and receive response email

Access the RDHPCS AIM site and follow the link labeled “Make a request for an RSA token”.

Note

If you have problems logging into AIM, you are probably a new or returning NOAA user and need to set up the NOAA MFA (Multi Factor Authentication). Please try logging into the NOAA Staff Directory and contact your local I/T support people if you cannot login.

Wait for an email from the RDHPCS Accounts Team that provides the activation code and URL.

Attention

The activation code and URL is only good for seven (7) days!

Step 2: Install the application

Hint

If you already have the RSA application installed on your device, do not install it again. You only need to add a token by using the “+” in the app.

Use these links to install the app on your mobile device. If you cannot use the links, search the app store for “RSA Authenticator”. The app icons will look like these:

Type

Link

Icon

Android

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rsa.securidapp&hl=en_US

android icon

iPhone, iPad

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rsa-authenticator-securid/id318038618

android icon or apple icon

Step 3: Configure the application

If at all possible, read or forward the “RDHPCS Software Token Activation” email to your mobile device so the activation information can be copy and pasted. It is permitted to forward that email to a personal address for the purposes of RSA activation.

Step 3a: Copy the activation URL

Do this step if you can view the activation email on your mobile device.

  • On your mobile device, view the “RDHPCS Software Token Activation” email. Select and copy the Activation URL.

Important

COPY THE ENTIRE ACTIVATION URL

Step 3b: Enter the activation URL

  • On your mobile device, open the RSA application.

  • Click on the + in the upper right corner

  • Click the ‘Registration Code or URL’ field

  • Paste, or type in, the activation URL. Make sure the URL is correct for your mobile device:

Type

Link starts with …

Android (old)

http://127.0.0.1/securid/

Android (new)

https://authenticator.securid.com/

iPhone, iPad

com.rsa.securid://ctkip?url=https://

Refer to these screenshots:

Android (new)

Apple iPhone, iPad

Android (new) fillin

Apple fillin

Attention

Leave the email and organization fields blank!!

Step 3c: Enter the Activation Code

You have filled in the URL field and the email and organization fields are blank.

  • The Submit button should now be active. Click it.

  • A popup for the Activation Code will appear

    popup activation

  • Copy-and-paste the activation code from the email, or type the activation code in.

  • Click on the Submit button.

Step 4: Set the RSA PIN

  • Access the RDHPCS SSLVPN

  • The username is the “First.Last” portion of your NOAA email address.

  • Open the RSA application. Enter the eight digit code displayed.

  • Follow the prompts to enter or set a PIN

    Use 4 to 8 alphanumeric characters.

  • Confirm the PIN by re-entering it.

Note

Do remember your PIN. When you are asked to enter your RSA passcode, you will enter your PIN followed by the 8 digit number displayed in the RSA app on your mobile device.

  • Once complete, you may close that browser window.

Step 5: Success!

You have now activated your NOAA RDHPCS RSA token. Proceed with accessing the desired HPCS resources.