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Token-Based Devices

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

A token-based device is triggered by the time of day, so every minute the password changes, requiring the user to have the token with them when they log in.

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A token-based device is triggered by the time of day, so every minute the password changes, requiring the user to have the token with them when they log in.