The AffirmedID App

The examples provided require the AffirmedID authenticator app. It is available for use on both Android phones and iPhones. Though still a beta test release candidate, it is available in the App and Play stores for self-paced evaluation and use.

Apple iPhone users can download and launch the Apple TestFlight app on your cell phone and then select to install and launch the AffirmedID authenticator app. Apple requires using TestFlight for beta testing to protect your information and security. Otherwise, the app operates exactly as it would if downloaded from the store.

Android users can download here or on your cell phone, go to the Google Play Store, tap Search, enter AffirmedID in the search bar, and tap Search again. Select AffirmedID icon to download and install it.

Installation and Registration

Two words that often produce anxiety, but not this time.

The app operates identically on both platforms. The following applies equally to both.

Installation begins with showing regulatory disclosures followed by permission requests. A formality, as acceptance of all are required; refusing any renders the app unusable.

Following these the authenticator page appears. After a brief pause while the app connects to the AffirmedID Cloud service, create your 4-digit PIN. Optionally you can add a double tap any one of the 4-digits to improve PIN security. For example, a PIN of 1234 becomes 12234.

App registration is required. Respond ‘Yes’ to the nag prompt or select Options + Registration to display the registration page.

• In the fields provided enter email address and phone number leaving all other fields are blank.
• Tap Send to submit your registration.
• Within a minute or so you should find an email verification message in your inbox. Acknowledge it.
• A confirmation dialog with the account number appears on the phone.

You can always view the account status by clicking Options + About.

Your account is now registered and available for use. Also note that during this process, a FIDO2 account registration was also completed.