Configuring CMS MyDigitalId Portal For Remote Unlock
The CMS MyDigitalId feature is a self-service portal that enables credential holders to unlock their credentials remotely.
Security Requirements: For security, the following requirements must be met:
- An authorized CMS operator sets a PIN unlock request
- The user must authenticate via their LDAP password
- The user authenticates with their fingerprint.
Workstation Installation procedures
| Step Number | Procedure |
|---|---|
| 1 | Install the ActivClient software |
| 2 | Install the CMS BioAdaptor Biometric Software |
| 3 | Install the Suprema Biometric hardware |
CMS Installation procedures
The CMS needs to be configured to prompt the user for the biometric.
| Step Number | Procedure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go to the C:\Program Files\ActivIdentity\Card Management System\cms_portal\WEB-INF\conf folder | |
| 2 | Backup the current the generic_plugin.properties file | |
| 3 | Edit the the current the generic_plugin.properties (as administrator) | |
| 4 | Locate the # MDIDC PIN Unlock: settings. Next, make the configuration
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| 5 | Copy the PIV_MatchBioPlugin_ANSI378.htm and PIV_MatchBioPlugin_ANSI378_BIOreq.htm files into the C:\Program Files\ActivIdentity\Card Management System\cms_portal\data folder | |
| 6 | Restart the card management system. | |
| 7 | After CMS has been restarted, go to the CMS operator portal and click configuration | ![]() |
| 8 | Next, click security settings. | ![]() |
| 9 | Scroll down to the My Digital ID Card security section and select LDAP password for authentication method when the smart card PIN is locked. | ![]() |
| 10 | After making the configurations, press the set button. |
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