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What is Lenovo’s One-Time Password(OTP) and why do I need to use it? How do I sign-up for it?

Lenovo’s OTP provides the second OTP Code(the first one is password). This extra layer of protection provides the better security for Lenovo. You can register as follow:
How to use SMS to register with mobile OTP App.
How to register with Windows PC OTP App.
How to scan QR code to register with mobile OTP App.

What do I do if I receive a message that my employee ID was incorrect (or I have forgotten my employee ID)?

You will need to be on the Lenovo network (intranet) and log into Workday to find your employee ID in your employee profile.

It is within two weeks of the VPN gateway in my region going live and I notice my VPN client App has changed into the “Experience Edition”. What do I need to do?

When you access VPN gateway, you need the Username, Password and OTP Code to login.

I’m logging in for the first time using OTP and I’m being prompted for a “second password”. What does that mean?

Upon your first login, the second password is your OTP (6-digit code). Subsequent logins prompts will more clearly contain the term “OTP code” instead of “second password”.

What is Lenovo One-Time Password (OTP)?

Lenovo OTP is an App two-factor authentication system for Lenovo employees and contractors. When you login Lenovo enterprise applications including the Outlook Web App, in addition to your ITcode and the password, you must input the OTP Code which displayed on Lenovo OTP App.

Which systems require Lenovo OTP?

VPN, my.lenovo.com, mail.lenovo.com(OWA) and Internet facing applications integrating with ADFS federal authentication have enabled Lenovo OTP.

Which devices are supported by Lenovo OTP?

Lenovo OTP supports Android phone, iPhone, and Windows PC. You can choose any platform to install it.

Except the employees, can Vendors and Contractors use Lenovo OTP?

Employees, Vendors and Contractors, can all use Lenovo OTP. It requires your AD account + password + SMS verification code to register and is recommended for all users.

Can one person use Lenovo OTP on multiple devices?

You can install and register Lenovo OTP on multiple devices without limitation. But in consideration of the security, only the last successful registered device is valid. The OTP code on the devices which you registered before will not be valid.

What should I do if system gives me a dynamic password is error?

Please try the following steps:
A Wait for a minute and try again after the dynamic password is refreshed.
B Close Lenovo OTP, then re-open it and try again.
C Log off, then re-register Lenovo OTP.
If all of the methods still cannot work, please contact IT Support. They will help you solve the problem.

Why I can’t get iOS version of Lenovo OTP from App store?

Lenovo OTP is an App for Lenovo employees and contractors. According to the policy of Apple Inc, the ‘in-house’ application should be distributed by the enterprise. And also for this reason, you need to trust developers on your phone after the installation. Please refer the App download page for the operation process.

Will Lenovo OTP collect my personal information or equipment information?

Lenovo OTP requires the serial number of your device which be used as a factor to calculate the dynamic code. In addition, Lenovo OTP will not collect any personal information.

When using OTP from a PC, what is the PIN code I am being asked to input?

The PIN code is the password you set when registering and setting up the PC OTP application. This PIN code will never change unless you manually change it yourself.

I cannot successfully log in and am receiving a message that my IT code or password is incorrect. I know I am entering the right IT code and password. What could the problem be?

Make sure you are successfully connected to the network (for PC) or moble network or WiFi (for phone).

My phone is not receiving the OTP verification code during the OTP registration process. What should I do?

Please contact your local onsite IT Support Team in order to receive a verification code.

How do I disconnect (unbind) the Lenovo OTP token from my account?

Send the Serial Number of the hardware token (located on the back of the device) in an email to nac@lenovo.com.

What is the difference between the OTP software application and the hardware token?

You can use either or both the PC application and hardware token to log into applications protected with Lenovo OTP. The six-digit PIN access codes will be different between each of these authentication methods.