Starting the Browser-based Account Recovery Credential Activation flow

🎯 Purpose

Use generated token to create credential activation link that user can access in browser to complete credential setup.


🔗 Activation Link Creation

  • Token Usage: Generated token used in credential activation link\
  • Browser Access: User opens link in web browser to access activation interface
  • Credential Setup: User completes credential reset/setup through web interface
  • Self-Service: User can reset credentials independently

🌐 Credential Setup Endpoint

  • Reference: REL-ID AuthServer Documentation\
  • Section: REL-ID User Account Recovery - Credential Setup Endpoint
  • URI: https://<AUTH-SERVER-HNIP>:8006/relid/authserver/accountrecovery-credential
  • Parameters: Include generated token in request

📋 Process Initiation

  1. Token Generation: RP generates credential activation token
  2. Link Construction: Create activation URL with token parameter
  3. User Access: Provide link to user (email, SMS, etc.)
  4. Browser Opening: User clicks link and opens credential setup page
  5. Credential Reset: User completes credential activation process