Remembered Browsers
šÆ Overview
The Remembered Browsers feature provides users with comprehensive visibility and control over browsers that have been marked as trusted through the "Remember Me" functionality. This self-service capability enhances security by allowing users to monitor and manage device access to their accounts.
š Access Path
- Complete full MFA authentication
- Access User Portal via "Manage your Account Security Preferences" link
- Navigate to "Remembered Browsers" section from portal menu
- View and manage trusted browser list
šļø Browser Trust System
š How Browsers Become "Remembered"
- User Selection: User selects "Remember Me" checkbox during authentication
- Trust Establishment: Browser receives secure cookie marking it as trusted
- Duration: Trust maintained for configured period (default: 1 year)
- Scope: Trust applies to specific browser on specific device
š Security Model
- Device-Specific: Each browser-device combination tracked separately
- Secure Tokens: Cryptographically secure identification tokens
- Expiration: Automatic expiry based on configured duration
- User Control: Users can revoke trust at any time
š„ļø Remembered Browsers Screen Overview
š Browser Information Display
The Remembered Browsers screen presents a comprehensive view of all trusted browsers, organized for easy identification and management.
š Displayed Browser Information
| Information Category | Details Shown | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| š Browser Name | Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge | Quick browser identification |
| š» Operating System | Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android | Device platform identification |
| š Creation Date | When browser was first remembered | Trust establishment timeline |
| š Last Access Date | Most recent login using this browser | Activity monitoring |
| š¼ļø Browser Icon | Visual identifier for supported browsers | Enhanced visual recognition |
š Information Display Characteristics
- Clear Identification: Each browser clearly distinguishable
- Comprehensive Details: All relevant information at a glance
- Visual Enhancement: Icons improve user recognition
- Activity Tracking: Last access time shows recent usage
šØ Visual Organization and Layout
š± Browser Card Layout
Each remembered browser is displayed as an individual card containing:
- Browser Icon: Visual identifier (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge icons)
- Browser Name: Clear text identification
- Operating System: Platform information
- Date Information: Creation and last access dates
- Action Buttons: Information and delete controls
š Browser Sorting and Organization
- Primary Sort: Most recently accessed to least recently accessed
- Layout Direction: Left to right arrangement
- Visual Priority: Most active browsers prominently positioned
- Easy Scanning: Logical organization for quick browser identification
š Browser Display Example
šÆ User Benefits
š Security Monitoring
- Device Awareness: Users can see all devices with account access
- Activity Tracking: Monitor when and where account was accessed
- Unauthorized Access Detection: Identify unfamiliar browsers or locations
- Trust Management: Remove access from compromised or unused devices
āļø Account Hygiene
- Regular Cleanup: Remove old or unused browser trust
- Access Control: Maintain tight control over account access points
- Security Best Practices: Encourage regular review of trusted devices
- Convenience Balance: Maintain convenience while ensuring security
Updated 4 months ago
