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One Time Password (OTP) Card

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What is an OTP card?

The OTP card is a One Time Password generator. When the code button is pushed a new dynamic password is displayed on the card.

The card is based on event-synchronous dynamic password system. The cryptoalgorithm incorporated in the card uses a counter that stays "in sync" with the server based on the number of passwords generated.

The OTP card rely on the synchronizing of an event between the card and the server (which is the generation of the dynamic password). The dynamic password is more secure because it can only be used once. This delivers a much higher level of security than memorized passwords (which can be easily stolen).

You’ll be able to use your OTP card only after you complete a registration and activation process on our site. The card is personal and cannot be shared.

 

 

Who needs a card?

VPN users (Samba VPN/VPN Client/WebVPN)

The VPN services solve a problem of users, that need restricted Internet services from the university (e.g. e-journals), but don't connect directly to HUJI network and already have an existing connection to a different network/ISP.
For more information: Click here

NOTE: Tango VPN reqires an OTP card only for services OTHER than Internet, mail and SSH.

Once you've activated your OTP card, the OTP password replaces automatically your 4 digits personal code. Accessing central information systems sites (such as grades and budgets), will require an OTP password.

 

 

 

Purchasing a card

An OTP card can be purchased at the Microshop, tel. 026584217. The card can be purchased only through university budgets.

NOTE: users who receive an OTP card from their departments (like administrative staff who are related to Budget and
Finance Information units, Students of the School of Engineering and Computer Science) does not need to purchase a card.

 


Activating a new card

You will be able to use the card only after you activate it. At the end of the activation process, you will receive an Activation code, which will serve as a prefix of the OTP password.

The Activation site [ https://otp.huji.ac.il/user ]

  • The site can be accessed only from HUJI's network.
  • Only staff and registered students of HUJI can use the card's activation system. 
  • Make your student's payment book or your pay slip available, so you can login properly to our system.
  • You will need a valid active  E-Mail address to which you will receive a message with your activation code.
  • Don't forget to write down (and memorize) your Activation code-you will not be able to use the card without it!
  • The Activation code can be changed at the site.

Who will NOT be able to use the Activation site?

Official visiting lecturers/scientists, authorized external parties, and new staff who don't appear yet in HUJI's database will not be able to use the site:
  • Read the following document to find out the exact procedure that describes your status: http://ca.huji.ac.il/bf/rights.pdf
  • An OTP card should be purchased at the Academon.
  • Contact one of our branches: Edmond J. Safra Campus: 02-6584475, Ein-Karem: 02-6757044, Mt. Scopus:02- 5883072, Rehovot: 08-9489283, for card activation.
  • For the activation process in our branches you will need to present the proper authorizations and an ID / Passport card.
Once you've activated your OTP card, the OTP password replaces automatically your 4 digits personal code. Accessing central information systems sites (such as grades and budgets), will require an OTP password.

 

 

How to use the card

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Basic usage

You will use only 2 keys:ON/OFF andCODE:

  • ON/OFF - Press to turn on the card. The hand icon will appear on the card's display.
  • CODE - Press to generate a password. The password will appear on the card's display.

If you press accidentally on other keys and can't generate a password, turn the card off and on again.


 

The Password

The generated password is only a part of the OTP password. When asked to provide a password - type first the Activation code obtained during the card activation, and then (no spaces) the generated password that appears on the card's display.

The generated password's range of letters and numbers is 0-9 and a-f. Always type the password in lower case (even if a letter in the card’s display appears in caps). Use the following examples to avoid possible confusions:

= zero   = 1
= b = 6





 

The Bar code

The Bar code is the card's ID. It appears on the rear of the card. You will need it during the activation process, card cancellation and for other support issues. In the example below the barcode is: 20047269 (no spaces).

 

Battery problems

When a battery icon appears on your card's display you should immediately turn off the card.
Do not use the card until the battery is replaced!
If you continue using the card, the damage will be irreversible and you will need to purchase a new card.

Replacing the battery
To replace a battery remove the screw from the rear of the card, slide the battery drawer out and install the new battery (see the above image). A new battery can be obtained within a 1-year warranty at the Academon (model: CR2025)

NOTE: If the card can't be turned off, bring the card to Academon (or to the person you've received your card from).

 

 

Canceling/Deactivating your card

Your card should be cancelled under the following circumstances:

  • If you wish to hand it over permanently to the possession of someone else
  • If the card should be replaced due to hardware problems (In such case - write down the Bar code before replacing)
  • If you leave the university
  • If your card got lost or stolen
  • If you've forgot your Activation code

The card can be cancelled in one of our support centers. In such a case you should attend personally with an Identification ID.

Users who received their OTP cards from a Computation Authority branch / departmental coordinators, should refer only to them for card Canceling (see support contacts below).

 

 

Support

Hardware problems:
Academon stores /  the person you've received your card from.

Other problems:

  • Staff: Support centers - 02-6585555, 02-5883450
  • Students: Support centers or Students support centers.
  • External parties:
    • Ein-Karem: 02-6757044
    • Edmond J. Safra Campus : 02-6584475
    • Mount-Scopus: 02-5883450
    • Rehovot: 08-9489283
NOTE: Users who received their OTP cards from the Computation Authority/departmental coordinators, should refer to them for support.

 

Last updated: 27/07/2011