Casual conversations between campus colleagues can sometimes lead to insights and efficiencies. The Secure Connect team recently facilitated such a connection for Paul Davis, and the team responsible for the PI Dashboard.

Do not set up Secure Connect on a device that you share with others -- for example, a family computer or tablet.

If you are getting a new computer, use the instructions at Change Devices Using Secure Connect instead.

Before you begin, make sure that your new device has Beyond Identity already installed – this will save you some time. (See Step 1 on this page if you’re unsure.)

If you need to replace the device you use with Secure Connect, contact your local IT Support Group. You must have access to both devices in order to add Secure Connect to your new hardware.

Secure Connect uses Beyond Identity to provide passkey login at Cornell. Instead of using your NetID and password to access a web-based service, with Secure Connect you will use your biometrics to unlock a passkey stored on your device. It's another way to reduce the chances that someone can steal…