Approve or reject a request

Use Oten Pass to review and approve or reject security requests such as sign-in or sensitive actions.

1. Receive a request

When a request is sent to you:

  • You will see a notification

  • Or a request card on the Home screen

Tap Review now or open the request.


2. Review request details

Before taking action, check:

  • App name

  • Requestor

  • Device & location

  • Time of request

👉 Only approve if the request is from you


3. Take action

You have two options:

  • Verify (Approve)

  • Decline

❌ Decline a request

Tap Decline if:

  • You did not initiate the request

  • The request looks suspicious

👉 The request will be rejected immediately

✅ Verify (Approve a request)

Tap Verify to continue with identity verification


4. Complete verification

You may be asked to verify your identity using one of the following methods:

Step 1: Number matching (required)

  1. A number will be shown on another device

  2. Select the matching number on your screen

👉 This confirms the request is yours

Step 2: Verify using one method

After number matching, continue verification using one of the available methods.

Option 1: Passkey

  1. Confirm using:

    • Face ID

    • Fingerprint

    • Device passcode

👉 Verification completes instantly

Option 2: Biometric (liveness)

  1. Look at the camera

  2. Complete the liveness check

👉 Used for higher-security actions

Option 3: Authenticator (OTP)

  1. Enter the 6-digit code

👉 You can get the code from:

  • Oten Pass Authenticator

  • Another authenticator app

Use another method

If needed:

  • Tap Try another way

  • Select a different verification method


5. Request status

👤 Case 1: You verify your own request

You are the one completing the verification.

Status flow

  • Pending verification → The request is waiting for you to complete verification

  • Verified → You successfully completed verification

  • Declined → You chose to reject the request

  • Validation failed → Verification was attempted but failed

  • Expired → The request was not completed in time

👥 Case 2: Request requires approval from another user

Someone else must approve and complete verification.

Status flow

  • Waiting for approval → The request is waiting for another user to review

  • Approved → The request was approved and verification was completed successfully

  • Declined → The request was rejected by the approver

  • Validation failed → The approver attempted verification but failed

  • Expired → The request was not completed in time


6. Troubleshooting

I didn’t initiate this request

  • Tap Decline immediately

  • Do not approve unknown requests

Verification failed

  • Try again

  • Or use another method

OTP code is invalid

  • Wait for a new code

  • Enter again

I can’t complete verification

  • Tap Try another way

  • Use a different method

Request expired

  • Start the action again

  • Request a new verification


7. Important notes

  • Never approve requests you do not recognize

  • Always verify request details before approving

  • Some methods may be required by your organization

  • Requests expire after a short time

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