What is GoldKey ID?
GoldKey ID is an internet service which provides users with an online federated identity that
is secured with two-factor authentication, utilizing a Gold Connect compatible security token.
A GoldKey account gives you access to services such as GoldKey Secure Sign-In and GoldKey
Vault Cloud Storage.
What is Gold Connect?
Gold Connect utilizes a federated identity and two-factor authentication to enable you to sign
in to participating web sites, access cloud storage, and achieve greater security for your
online transactions.
What is two-factor authentication?
Two-factor authentication requires something you have (a security token) and something you know
(the token PIN). To sign in, both factors must be present. This provides significantly
increased security when compared to common username & password schemes - and helps to protect
your online accounts from unauthorized access.
What is a federated identity?
With a federated identity your credentials are always stored with the "identity provider". When
you sign in to an online service, instead of providing credentials to the service provider, the
service provider trusts the identity provider to validate the credentials. So you never provide
credentials directly to anybody but the identity provider. GoldKey ID is the identity provider
for Gold Connect Secure Sign-In.
What is a Gold Connect compatible security token?
Gold Connect compatible security tokens enable two-factor authentication for securing access to
online resources as well as offering robust AES-256 encryption for data sent over the Internet
and stored at rest.
What is a GoldKey Token?
The GoldKey token can be either a hardware device (USB token or Secure Access Card)
or installed on a mobile device, such as an iPhone or Android device. When the token is
installed on computers or mobile devices, the "something you have" needed for two-factor
authentication is the device the token is installed on.
Why am I asked to enter personal information to sign up for GoldKey ID?
We ask for some personal information during sign-up in order to provide a way for you to
securely regain access to your account, if needed, while helping to prevent unauthorized access.
Learn more.
How do I regain access to my GoldKey ID?
If you are unable to sign in to your GoldKey account, you can use our
Account Recovery process to regain access – and manage the
tokens associated with the account.