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# Securing

DeployR implements multiple security mechanisms for controlling who can run task sequences.  It is recommended that you configure at least one of these:

* Entra ID authentication.  Leverage the Entra ID device flow for the technician to log in using their Entra ID credentials from a phone or other device.
* Passcode authentication.  The technician will log in using a passcode string that has been shared with them by the IT administrator.  (Anyone who knows the passcode can use it.)
* Certificate authentication.  In an existing OS, a task sequence can be initiated using an existing certificate for authentication so no manual authentication needs to be performed.

It is also possible to bypass authentication altogether by enabling the "Bypass authentication" setting:

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With that configured, no authentication will be required from any user; anyone can run any task sequence.

The DeployR client will try the available authentication mechanisms in this order:

1. Anonymous
2. Certificate
3. Entra ID
4. Passcode

If none of these are enabled or configured, the device will continue to ask for a passcode but you will not be able to proceed further.


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