Mobile Connect
Mobile Connect is a global standard for federated authentication. The idea is that you would use the Mobile Connect app on your phone to log into various websites and applications, rather than having a separate username and password for each site that you use. This is similar to using your Google or Facebook account to log into sites like Pinterest and Goodreads.
First, you install Mobile connect on your phone and enroll yourself to use the service. You will be asked for your carrier billing information, which will be confirmed by your carrier to ensure your identity. You can then set a pin or fingerprint as your way to authenticate in the Mobile Connect app (so that your account is secure even in the event of a lost or stolen phone).
Next, when you visit a Mobile Connect enabled site on your laptop (or on any device), you can click the Mobile Connect button to log in rather than using a username and password. You enter your phone number and then you will receive a notification on your phone prompting you to authenticate in the Mobile Connect App. When you complete authentication in the app, you will be logged into the site on your laptop.
No more remembering usernames and passwords: all authentication can be managed in one place through the Mobile Connect app. Add Mobile Connect authentication to your site or app to enable your users to use their phone as their login credentials.