Refer to the appropriate section for information on distributing and installing the Linux Authenticator package. The Linux Authenticator currently supports the following Linux packages:
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Debian (Ubuntu)
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RPM (RHEL/CentOS)
For a detailed list of supported versions, see Supported Platforms and System Requirements.
Debian Distribution Methods
Distribution of the packages can be done using one of the following methods:
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Automatically (recommended)
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Specific distribution, release/version, or architecture
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Manually
Automatic
To quickly set up the repository automatically:
curl -1sLf \
'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/setup.deb.sh' \
| sudo -E bash
Specific Distribution, Release/Version, or Architecture
If your system is compatible but not identical, you can force a specific distribution, release/version, or architecture, use the following method:
curl -1sLf \
'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/setup.deb.sh' \
| sudo -E distro=some-distro codename=some-codename arch=some-arch bash
Manual
To provide more control of the distribution, use the following method before installing packages:
apt-get install -y debian-keyring # debian only
apt-get install -y debian-archive-keyring # debian only
apt-get install -y apt-transport-https
curl -1sLf 'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/gpg.878C21C541554254.key' | apt-key add -
curl -1sLf 'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/config.deb.txt?distro=ubuntu&codename=focal' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator.list
apt-get update
Note: Replace ubuntu and focal above with your actual operating system (distribution and distribution release/version).
Installing the Linux Authenticator
To install the Authenticator, issue the following command:
sudo apt install beyond-identity
Updating the Linux Authenticator
To update the Authenticator, issue the following command:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade beyond-identity
Removing the Repository
To remove the repository, issue the following commands. Once the repository is removed you will no longer receive updates.
sudo apt rm /etc/apt/sources.list.d/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator.list
apt-get clean
rm -rf /var/lib/apt/lists/*
apt-get update
Uninstalling the Linux Authenticator Package
To uninstall the Authenticator package, issue the following command:
sudo apt remove beyond-identity
RPM Distribution Methods
Distribution of the packages can be done using one of the following methods:
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Automatically (recommended)
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Specific distribution, release/version, or architecture
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Manually
Automatic
To quickly set up the repository automatically:
curl -1sLf \
'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/setup.rpm.sh' \
| sudo -E bash
Specific Distribution, Release/Version, or Architecture
If your system is compatible but not identical, you can force a specific distribution, release/version, or architecture, use the following method:
curl -1sLf \
'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/setup.rpm.sh' \
| sudo -E distro=some-distro codename=some-codename arch=some-arch bash
Manual
To provide more control of the distribution, use the following method before installing packages:
yum install yum-utils pygpgme
rpm --import 'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/gpg.878C21C541554254.key'
curl -1sLf 'https://packages.beyondidentity.com/public/linux-authenticator/config.rpm.txt?distro=el&codename=7' > /tmp/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator.repo
yum-config-manager --add-repo '/tmp/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator.repo'
yum -q makecache -y --disablerepo='*' --enablerepo='beyond-identity-linux-authenticator'
Note: Replace el and 7 above with your actual distribution/version and use Wildcards when enabling multiple repos.
Installing the Linux Authenticator
To install the Authentication, issue the following command:
sudo yum install beyond-identity
Updating the Linux Authenticator
To update the Authenticator, issue the following command:
yum update beyond-identity
Removing the Repository
To remove the repository, issue the following commands. Once the repository is removed you will no longer receive updates.
rm /etc/yum.repos.d/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator.repo
rm /etc/yum.repos.d/beyond-identity-linux-authenticator-source.repo
Uninstalling the Linux Authenticator Package
To uninstall the Authenticator, issue the following command:
sudo yum remove beyond-identity
CLI Commands
Various CLI commands are available for use with the Linux Authenticator. To view all available command operations, issue the following command:
beyond-identity help
The following table provides a list of common commands:
View the installed authenticator version |
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Import existing credential |
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View registered/imported credentials |
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Export credential |
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Delete credential |
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