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Registering Devices

Directions for Mac and: Android iOS
Step 1
Download the NearAuth.ai app on your phone from Google Play. Also, download the NearAuth.ai app on your Mac from the App Store.
Step 2
Open the NearAuth.ai app on your phone and select that this is your primary device. Click Continue.
Step 3
On the next page, enter your email. This will trigger an email to you. The email must be opened on that phone.
Step 4
When you receive the email, open it and click on the "Sign in to NearAuth.ai" link. Your phone will ask if you want to Open with NearAuth.ai. Click "Just once," which will cause the app to open to a page with directions and a QR code.
Step 5
Now switch devices to your Mac. Open the NearAuth.ai App and enter your email. Depending on your company's setup this may trigger you to sign into your company's page.
Step 6
On the ensuing screen there is a box to run NearAuth.ai every time your machine boots. We recommend checking this box so you won't have to manually start NearAuth.ai each time. Click next.
Step 7
Once again, on your phone, click Scan. A screen will come up asking for your permission to allow NearAuth.ai to take pictures and video. Click "Only this time."
Step 8
Then use your phone to capture the QR image that appears on your computer. The phone screen will blink when the QR code is found.
Step 9
Your phone will present a warning that NearAuth.ai would "like to use your location." While NearAuth.ai doesn't use your location, it uses Bluetooth Low Energy which requires that permission. Please click, While using the app.
Step 10
Your phone and computer will now connect over Bluetooth. You may receive a request to pair your devices. If you do so, click "Connect," "Pair," or "Pair and Connect" on both your phone and computer. If you are asked whether to transfer your contacts between devices, click No.
Step 11
Once your devices connect, which can take up to 5 minutes, NearAuth.ai will open a browser window on both of your devices. At this time you may be asked to provide a username and password, and/or fingerprint or passcode to continue. Once you do this, NearAuth.ai setup is complete.
Step 1
Download the NearAuth.ai app on your phone from the App Store. Also, download the NearAuth.ai app on your Mac from the App Store.
Step 2
Open the NearAuth.ai app on your phone and select that this is your primary device. Click Continue.
Step 3
On the next page, enter your email. This will trigger an email to you. The email must be opened on that phone.
Step 4
When you receive the email, open it and click on the "Sign in to NearAuth.ai" link which will cause the NearAuth.ai app to open to a page with directions and a QR code.
Step 5
Now switch devices to your Mac. Open the NearAuth.ai App and enter your email. Depending on your company's setup, this may trigger you to sign into your company's page. If so, sign in with your credentials.
Step 6
On the ensuing screen there is a box to run NearAuth.ai every time your machine boots. We recommend checking this box so you won't have to manually start NearAuth.ai each time. Click next.
Step 7
Once again focusing on your phone, click Scan. A screen will come up asking for your permission to allow NearAuth.air to access the camera. Click OK. Click Accept.
Step 8
Then use your phone to capture the QR image that appears on your computer. The phone screen will blink when the QR code is found.
Step 9
Your phone and computer will now connect over Bluetooth. You may receive a request to pair your devices. If you do so, click "Connect," "Pair," or "Pair and Connect" on both your phone and computer.
Step 10
Once your devices connect, which can take up to 2 minutes, NearAuth.ai will open a browser window on both of your devices. At this time you may be asked to provide a username and password, and/or fingerprint or passcode to continue. Once you do this, NearAuth.ai setup is complete.
Remember, we are here to help. Please contact us if you would like assistance or run into problems. You can email us at help@nearauth.ai or call us at (607) 238-3533