Can We Log in Using an External ID, Such as a Fingerprint Scanner, With Username and Password?

I'm working on an Ignition Perspective project that uses the default username and password login. Now, I want to add fingerprint scanner login. How can I do this, and how do I include a third-party module in my project?

You'll probably want to add a badge in Ignition's User Source on the gateway webpage. Setup the scanner to output keystrokes with a carriage return(CR) on the end. You'll then need to add an Identity Provider to the project under project->project properties. I would go to www.inductiveuniversity.com and watch the videos on security, it's free!

EDIT: not sure how you'll get a badge number from a fingerprint scanner, but this is what I do for smart card/NFC readers.

Installing or Upgrading a Module - Ignition User Manual 8.1 - Ignition Documentation (inductiveautomation.com)

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