Activate Olares
Olares uses your Olares ID and the LarePass mobile app to provide a secure and seamless authentication experience. This document walks you guides you on how to activate Olares and complete two-factor verification during login using LarePass.
Activate for the first time
After completing the installation and initial setup in the wizard, you can activate your Olares instance using your Olares ID through the LarePass app.
- Open LarePass app.
- Tap Scan QR code to scan the QR code on the Wizard page.
- Follow the on-screen instructions on LarePass to reset the login password for Olares.
After successful activation, the LarePass app will automatically return to the home screen, and the Wizard will redirect you to the login page.
Reactivate Olares with the same Olares ID
If you have reinstalled Olares, the original instance becomes unavailable. You can reactivate the new installation using your existing Olares ID:
- Open LarePass on your phone. You can see a red prompt: "No active Olares found".
- Tap Learn more > Reactivate to enter the QR scan page.
- Tap Scan QR code to scan the QR code on the wizard page and activate Olares.
Two-factor verification with LarePass
When you log in to Olares, you will be promoted to complete the two-factor verification. You can either confirm the login directly in LarePass app or manually enter a 6-digit verification code.
To confirm login on LarePass:
- Open the login notification on your phone.
- In the message, click Confirm to complete the login process.
To manually enter the verification code:
- On the Wizard page, select Verify using one time password from LarePass.
- Open LarePass on your phone and go to Settings.
- Tap the authenticator on the top to generate the one time verification code.
- Return to your Wizard page and enter the cod e to complete the login.
Note
The verification code is time-sensitive. Ensure you enter it before it expires. If it does, you will need to generate a new code.
After successful verification, you'll be redirected to the Olares desktop.