How Push Notifications Work
AffirmID push notifications provide a seamless and secure way to verify your identity without typing codes.
The Push Flow
- You initiate a login - Enter your username and password on a protected service
- Request sent - The service sends an authentication request to AffirmID servers
- You receive a push - Your phone displays a notification with login details
- You respond - Tap Approve to allow or Deny to block the login
- Login completes - If approved, you're logged in automatically
What You'll See
When a push notification arrives, it includes:
- Service name - Which application is requesting access
- Location - Approximate location of the login attempt
- Device info - Browser or device making the request
- Time - When the request was initiated
Security Features
Push notifications include several security measures:
- Time limit - Requests expire after 60 seconds
- Number matching - Some services show a number you must match
- Fraud alerts - Suspicious requests are flagged
- Geolocation - See where the login is coming from
Enable Push Notifications
To receive push notifications:
- Open your device's Settings
- Find AffirmID in the app list
- Tap Notifications
- Enable Allow Notifications
- Enable Banners, Sounds, and Badges for best experience
Push vs TOTP
| Feature | Push | TOTP |
|---|---|---|
| Requires typing | No | Yes |
| Shows context | Yes | No |
| Works offline | No | Yes |
| Speed | Faster | Slower |
We recommend using push as your primary method with TOTP as a backup.