# Soffid Authenticator App

# ⏰ Getting started

## What is Soffid Authenticator?

Soffid provides an application to be used with Soffid Identity Provider to obtain SSO and MFA for any web or legacy application.

It supports one-click push authentication for login.

<p class="callout warning">Please note that for push authentication to work in corporate environments, you must allow access to the following URL **https://push-otp-notifier.tools.soffid.net/**</p>

## Where can you find Soffid Authenticator?

Depending on your device, you can find Soffid Authenticator at the Google Play Store and Apple Store.

# How to install Soffid Authenticator?

## Installation

### Download &amp; Install

Depending on your device, you can download &amp; install Soffid Authenticator Application from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.

[![image-1688463148685.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688463148685.png)](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.soffid.authenticator)

[![image-1688463200061.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688463200061.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soffid-authenticator/id6451110298)

# How to configure Soffid Authenticator?

## Steps to configure Soffid Authenticator

To obtain SSO and MFA for any web or legacy application, you need to configure your Soffid Authenticator App.

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">1.</span> First of all, you need to login into your Soffid Console and browse [My certificates and FIDO tokens](https://bookstack.soffid.com/books/soffid-4-reference-guide/page/my-authentication-my-certificates-and-fido-tokens-addon-federation "My authentication > My certificates and FIDO tokens") page.

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">2.</span> Second, you must add a new token. You need to click the Add button (+) and select Soffid Authenticator

[![image.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/zk47B8GnbsE9Qcdh-image.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/zk47B8GnbsE9Qcdh-image.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">3.</span> Then, you must scan the QR with your device using the Soffid Authenticator App.

[![image.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/oFnjj05IMnDCLArb-image.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/oFnjj05IMnDCLArb-image.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">4.</span> To scan this QR code, you must open the Soffid Authentication App on your device

[![image-1688463962329.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688463962329.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688463962329.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.</span> Then,

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.1.</span> The first time you open the application, Soffid will ask you about displaying this app over other apps configuration

[![image-1699287464329.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699287464329.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699287464329.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.1.1.</span> If you select to open security settings, then you must select the authenticator app, and check the Display over other apps option.

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">a.</span> Select the Special app access opton

[![image-1699352564465.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699352564465.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699352564465.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">b.</span> Select the Soffid Authenticator app.

[![image-1699352600582.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699352600582.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699352600582.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">c. </span>Check the Allow display over other apps option

[![image-1699352632222.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699352632222.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699352632222.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.1.2.</span> If you cancel, the next time you use the app, a notification will be sent to your mobile when an action will be required in the application

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.2. </span>Finally, you must select the Register token option, and register your token

[![image-1699287765232.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699287765232.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699287765232.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">6.</span> Finally, you need to scan the code, and the new token will be registered into Soffid Console.

[![image-1688469177048.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/scaled-1680-/image-1688469177048.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-07/image-1688469177048.png)

Your Soffid Authenticator is ready to use it.

# How to use Soffid Authenticator?

## Steps to use Soffid Authenticator

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">1.</span> First of all, open the web or legacy application in your browser.

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">2.</span> Second, click the login option.

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">3.</span> Then, Soffid Identity Provider will display the page to authenticate.

[![image.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/scaled-1680-/6vcgSsTfU7eQseTi-image.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2025-09/6vcgSsTfU7eQseTi-image.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">4.</span> Type your user name and click the login button. Then, the available authentication option will be displayed

[![image-1699281476284.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699281476284.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699281476284.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">5.</span> Open your Soffid Authenticator app on your device.

[![image-1699281710957.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699281710957.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699281710957.png)

<span style="color: #a6d100; font-weight: bold; font-size: 18px;">6.</span> The application will display four options and you have to choose the proper bird. When you click the icon, a push authentication for login is sent to the Soffid Identity Provider.

[![image-1699281679099.png](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/scaled-1680-/image-1699281679099.png)](https://bookstack.soffid.com/uploads/images/gallery/2023-11/image-1699281679099.png)