Due to a problem with storage on our platform on January 2nd, some users may experience issues with receiving push notifications. Fortunately, this can be easily resolved by restarting tiqr on your device, and subsequently logging in on services by scanning a QR code instead of relying on a push notification. After a successful login, […]
We have just released tiqr 3.0 for iOS, an extensive update to the tiqr app that allows you to use your touchID or faceID instead of a PIN while authenticating. This update is being gradually released over a 7-day period to users with automatic updates turned on. It’s currently available on the App Store, and […]
We have just released tiqr 3.0 for Android, an extensive update to the tiqr app that allows you to use your fingerprint instead of a PIN while authenticating. Also, an annoying bug was fixed that caused trouble when upgrading to Android 9 on some devices. We improved the reliability of push notifications as well. A […]
We have received reports from users that tiqr crashes after upgrading to Android 9 (“Pie”). This is a very annoying Heisenbug (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heisenbug), as it was very hard to reproduce. It effected only some users, and it could not be related to specific phone models. It turns out that Adroid 9 treats byte arrays differently from […]
iOS11 lets you scan QR codes directly from the Camera App. This means scanning a tiqr challenge has become easier for iPhone users. No need to open the tiqr app and tap the Scan button. For instance, from a locked iPhone, just left-swipe to start the camera and scan the QR challenge, and tap to open […]
We’ve just released tiqr 2.6 for Android. This new version features a new look & feel, and fixes some issues, a/o with the scan area size on some phone models.
tiqr 2.5 for iOS has just been released. The new version of the app has a complete new and refreshed layout. Please give us your feedback via tiqr@surfnet.nl
privacyIDEA is a modular authentication system, and version 2.6 features a new module for tiqr authentication. Check out the docs, or have a look at the demo video.
In August 2015 SURFnet introduced SURFconext Strong Authentication which allows institutions in Dutch higher education and research to secure access to cloud-based services more effectively. Better security is particularly critical for cloud services handling more sensitive data. Tiqr is available as one of three authentication method besides SMS and YubiKey. For more info visit SURFconext.nl
tiqr 2.4.1 for iOS has just been released. This version fixes a bug that would crash tiqr after authentication when tiqr was triggered using a push notification.