Unlock macOS using Octopus Authenticator

Securely unlock your Mac by approving the request from your mobile device

Prerequisites

• Octopus Authenticator installed on your mobile device
• User account enrolled with Secret Double Octopus
• Mac paired with your user account
• Biometric authentication enabled on your phone

Step 1 – macOS is locked

The Mac screen is locked, either automatically by policy or manually by the user.

Step 2 – Lock the system (manual example)

In this example, the system is manually locked by the user.

Step 3 – Select the user account

From the macOS lock screen, select the user account you want to unlock.

Step 4 – Trigger the push notification

In the Enter Password field, press ENTER without typing a password. A secure push notification will be sent to your mobile device.

Step 5 – Approve the unlock request

On your phone, open the Octopus Authenticator notification and tap Approve.

Step 6 – Verify using biometrics

Authenticate using your configured biometric method (Face Recognition or Fingerprint).

Step 7 – macOS unlocks

After successful verification, your Mac unlocks automatically and grants access to your desktop.

Security Notes

• No passwords are entered or exposed
• Each unlock requires a time-bound approval
• Unlock requests expire automatically if not approved