Two-factor authentication (2FA), often referred to as two-step verification, is a security process in which the user provides two authentication factors to verify they are who they say they are. All users are required to use two-factor authentication to login into the Mount Sinai network over VPN from a remote location.
In order to use Two Factor Authentication, you must first download and install the Symantec VIP Access application to your mobile device and then register your token which will tie your token to your network account.
Key FOBs (hardware tokens) are available for pick up at the Levy Library on the 11th floor Annenberg building for users who would like a hardware-based token instead of a software-based token.
In order to use Two Factor Authentication, you must first download and install the Symantec VIP Access application to your mobile device and then register your token which will tie your token to your network account.
Key FOBs (hardware tokens) are available for pick up at the Levy Library on the 11th floor Annenberg building for users who would like a hardware-based token instead of a software-based token.
H ow To: Installing and Registering VIP Access STEP 1: On your Windows, Apple, or Android Device, go to / to download the device. Android Devices: Download VIP Access by Symantec for Android IOS(Apple) Devices: Download VIP Access for Symantec for IOS Windows/Mac Device: 1. To use VIP Access Proximity feature, download and install the VIP Access for Desktop on your computer from QR/App Codes Scan a QR Code at participating organizations such as Google, Facebook, Amazon, and more to generate a security code every 30 seconds to securely sign in. Enter this security code along with your password to add strong authentication to your favorite websites.
What is the “VIP Access” application?
- Available for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS devices
- Has a unique ‘Credential ID’… you will register this with your account
- Generates ‘Security Codes’ each time you log in
- New security codes display every 30 seconds
Install the VIP Access
Hint: It’s easiest to use this application on your mobile device / smartphone… you will need it every time you log in remotely (e.g. from home, not on campus)
On your Windows, Apple, or Android Device you can go to https://vip.symantec.com/ to download the device.
Android Devices:
Symantec Vip Access
IOS(Apple) Devices:
Windows/Mac Device:
- Go to https://vip.symantec.com/
- Click on Download
- Select the appropriate download for your operating system or device (Mac or Windows)
- Install the software
Register your Credential ID with your Mount Sinai Network Account
Note: To register your VIP Token you MUST be on the Mount Sinai network! (you must be on campus)
If you are not on the network (for an example, you are at home) you may call the Helpdesk to register your VIP Token remotely.
If you are not on the network (for an example, you are at home) you may call the Helpdesk to register your VIP Token remotely.
Symantec Vip Access App Windows
- Open a web browser and go to the appropriate registration site:
Hospital Accounts: https://register4vip.mountsinai.org
School Accounts:https://register4vip.mssm.edu - Login in with your AD Account (network ID) and password
- Note if you already registered your VIP token, you will need to enter the PIN to login
- If you do not remember the token, please contact the Helpdesk
- Click Register
- Fill in the form using the information provided by the VIP access application or Hardware Token
- Credential Name: Credential Name: Type in a description of the token device such as: Home PC, iPhone, Android, iPad, key fob, etc…
- Credential ID: This is the fixed 12 digit code from the security token beginning with: AVTxxxxxxxx (key fob) or VSMxxxxxxxx (software token)
- Security Code: It is the 6 digit code from the security token that changes every 30 seconds
- If you have any issues while registering the token, please contact the Helpdesk.
- Click Submit to register your token.
- Your Token is now linked to your network account; you may log in to the VPN using your network ID, password, and the 6-digit PIN