General OneID Questions.

How does OneID keep my data secure?

OneID uses cryptography to encrypt and lock your data locally at your computer. Your encrypted data is then sent up to the OneID cloud storage repository and remains safely encrypted until you ask for it from an authorized device. 

Your encrypted data is then sent back to your authorized device where it is decrypted and released to a website, login, form, etc., with your consent. All of that happens in a split second.

If for some reason, the OneID repository is hacked, that data is completely useless without the ‘key’ that is stored on your device that unlocks your data. Each OneID user has his/her own key – so any breach will result in zero information being revealed.

Do I need a password with my OneID?

It’s your choice. OneID works with public key cryptography to know that it’s your device signing into the account. You can choose to add a password to your account, and customize when and where you want that password to be used. There is one catch, however, like all your personal information stored in your OneID account – we can’t help you recover your password should you lose it.

What happens if I lose my device or computer?

You can easily remove your OneID from any lost device by using the OneID Remote app on your phone or the Control Panel on one of your devices. But remember, you can only access your OneID Control Panel on a device that has been registered. So, if you have a tablet, phone and laptop, be sure they all have OneID on it so you can easily suspend or remove OneID if any of these gets stolen.

How does OneID know it’s REALLY me?

OneID will be able to know it’s the same device logging in as last time from the keying information OneID stores on your device when you add it to your account – and presumes that it’s you doing so. If you share devices, you can disable OneID on any device from the OneID Remote app or on your Control Panel. With OneID, no one can pretend to be you by using a username and password.

How do I add OneID to my other devices?

OneID must be added to every device you intend to use OneID on, and adding a device is easy.

  • Go to account.oneid.com on the device or browser you wish to add
  • Click: Sign in, and then click, ‘I already have a OneID’ and you will be asked to open your OneID Remote app.
  • Simply scan the QR code displayed online with your mobile device and your new device (or browser) will be registered.

Since OneID is not password based, you must register OneID everywhere you want to use it – so, if you use different web browsers on the same device, you need to add OneID to each of them.

Why do I need the OneID Remote mobile app?

The OneID Remote app lets you control other devices (remove, lock, etc.). It’s a key component to easily adding other devices and, if you choose, is where you are prompted to enter a PIN to authorize a transaction that exceeds an amount you’ve specified.

Is OneID really free to me?

OneID is currently free of charge. We may offer premium features in the future.

How do I sign up?

Simple, go to www.oneid.com. It takes a few seconds to get the account started and just a few minutes to get the OneID Remote mobile application.

Where can I use OneID?

OneID is rolling out across the Web, with new sites being added regularly. Check here for the latest list of sites that have integrated OneID (Sign In, QuickFill and Checkout). And if your favorite site hasn’t deployed OneID yet, Tweet at them to add it.

However, you can use OneID QuickFill wherever you face a webform today! Simply download the QuickFill extension (available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari) and you’ll be able to use OneID wherever you need to share your personal information.

How is OneID different from password managers?

The biggest difference between OneID and password managers is that OneID eliminates the need for usernames and passwords – which is where the system is broken. Password managers simply collect your credentials in one place – adding convenience but no extra security. OneID means you don’t need to remember login information any longer AND your information is safely stored in our encrypted cloud repository.

How is OneID different from form filler services (browsers and other services)?

Many browsers conveniently offer to remember your personal data, but that data can be used to profile your online behavior and is sold to advertisers. Additionally, the security of that data varies greatly. OneID’s sole business is to protect your information and let you choose when and where you share it.

What does OneID do with my browsing/shopping data?

OneID is in the business to protect your personal information. We do not, and cannot, track what you’re doing online as all the information stored in OneID is encrypted, and only you hold the keys to decrypt that information. 

OneID QuickFill.

What is the OneID QuickFill extension?

The OneID QuickFill browser extension is a form-fill tool that lets you access your secure personal information stored in OneID. It enables you to quickly and easily complete forms virtually anywhere on the web. While OneID is rolling out across the web, we wanted to deliver a secure and convenient way to share your data when and where you choose.

How is the OneID QuickFill browser extension different from OneID?

The OneID QuickFill extension is a way to quickly and easily fill out forms on the web regardless of whether a website has integrated OneID. It sits on the browser.

When a site has integrated OneID – there are more features available, including OneID Sign In – where you can log into that site without a username and password. OneID QuickFill will let you quickly complete forms. And you can sign in AND complete forms by simply clicking OneID Checkout, letting you speed through the checkout line. 

How do I get the OneID QuickFill extension?

OneID QuickFill extension is available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari.  Download now.

Where can I use the OneID QuickFill extension?

OneID QuickFill works on virtually every site on the web that requires you to fill out a form. QuickFill maps the fields to the information in your OneID account and then lets your release your information to the site as you see fit.

On what browsers is OneID QuickFill extension available?

OneID QuickFill extension is available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari. Download now.

 

 

Will my QuickFill extension work on all my browsers?

The QuickFill extension is available for Chrome, Firefox and Safari.  If you use browsers on multiple devices, you will need to register OneID on each of those devices. Please see above on how to do that. 

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