Credenti Tap for macOS

Finally, a Mac Authentication System That Adapts to Your Workforce

Badge Tap. Passkey Login. Proximity Unlock. Now available on macOS — no usernames or passwords required.

Passwordless Login for Every Role

For Frontline & Floor Workers

Tap an RFID badge on any Mac to log in instantly. No typing. No passwords. Ideal for healthcare, manufacturing, labs, and kiosk environments.

A collage of frontline and shift-based workers—including healthcare, hospitality, industrial, retail, laboratory, and service roles—illustrating the wide range of workplaces where Credenti enables passwordless badge tap login and secure authentication on shared macOS devices.

A knowledge worker holding an iPhone running the Credenti Now app to unlock a MacBook. The MacBook screen shows multiple enterprise dashboards and productivity tools, illustrating proximity-based and passkey-based authentication for macOS.

For Knowledge Workers

Use your iPhone to unlock a Mac with proximity detection or FIDO2 passkey — powered by the Credenti Now app. Badge tap is optional and can be enabled as a step-up factor based on policy.

Solving macOS Login & MFA Challenges Others Can’t

Credenti is the only enterprise-ready passwordless MFA solution purpose-built for macOS.

The Identity Provider Gap

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No badge tap MFA enforcement at the macOS LOGIN screen

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Inability to enforce MFA on the LOCK screen(Ctrl + Cmd + Q)

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User switching on shared macOS

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No badge tap as a MFA factor in IDP

How Credenti Tap Solves It

Enforces badge tap MFA at macOS LOGIN & LOCK screen

Supports proximity-based unlock via bluetooth and passkeys

Supports badge tap as a factor in IDP like Okta

Full multi-user support and secure switch user from LOCK screen

Full Compatibility Across Mac Devices

Supports Intel, M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs

Supports Mac mini and other Apple desktop models

Works with all PC/SC-compliant readers

Compatible with shared, kiosk, and personal use Macs

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Can users log in to a Mac with just a badge?

Yes. Simply tap the RFID badge on the reader to log in — no typing, no passwords.

Can users switch their sessions on shared Macs?

Yes. Credenti Tap supports fast, secure user switching from the macOS lock screen.

Is badge tap supported from the lock screen?

Yes. Users can tap their badge even when the Mac is locked to re-authenticate or switch users.

What happens to unattended sessions?

Unattended sessions are automatically locked after a configurable idle timeout.

Does it work offline or in airplane mode?

Yes. Users can log in securely even if the Mac is offline or in airplane mode.

What if a user doesn’t have a badge?

They can still log in without typing credentials using the Credenti Now app on their iPhone.

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Can badge tap be used as an MFA factor for Okta?

Yes. Badge tap can be used as an MFA factor to access the Okta dashboard within network policies.

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Which Macs and readers are supported?

Credenti Tap supports Intel, M1, M2, M3, and M4 Macs — including Mac mini and other Apple desktop models. It works with HID, all PC/SC-compliant readers, and native Apple NFC readers.

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Is it compatible with all usage environments?

Yes. Credenti Tap works seamlessly across shared, kiosk, and personal Mac configurations.

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Does Credenti Tap support FileVault on macOS?

Yes. FileVault disk encryption is supported during user provisioning after badge tap, ensuring secure access and data protection from the very first login.

Can I lock or sign out of a mac using badge tap?

Yes. If the mac is already unlocked, a second badge tap can lock the session or sign the user out, depending on policy configuration.

Ready to See It in Action?

Secure macOS login with a badge tap or phone — no passwords, ever.