How Do I Activate a Kiosk Service Account?

Self-Help Article (External)

Purpose

This self-help article will help everyone to activate their Kiosk Service Account 

Requirements

Step-by-Step Procedures

The following instructions will detail how to activate a Kiosk Service Account. These actions can be performed by either the Primary or Secondary Owner(s). The three activation sections include Workstation, Logon Hours and Password.

1. As an assigned Owner of the Service Account, you will access your personal O-Key profile via www.okey.okstate.edu. If asked, please confirm your emergency contact information.
2. From within your O-key profile, click on “Service Accounts” on the left pane.
3. Choose the appropriate Service Account listed by clicking on the “Activate” link in the Activate/Modify column.
4. In the resulting “Workstation” form, enter the following information:
   • Enter the computer names for each workstation. Separate each workstation name with the "Enter" key (hard return).
5. Click the Next button. This page is using the following validation rules:
   • The computer name must be a computer object in Active Directory.
6. The next page in the wizard is the “Add Logon Hours” form.
   • Select the hours for the workstation by choosing the day, begin time of the authentication window, and end time of the window. Note that all workstations associated with this Service Account will have the same logon hours.
   • Click the "Add" button. If the time is invalid, you will get an error message associated with the reason it is invalid.
   • You can continue to add hours in this fashion until you have all the hours you require.
   • Alternatively, if the kiosk is to remain open 24/7, put a check in the checkbox at the top of the page. Click the next button when finished.
7. The next page in the wizard is the “O-Key Password” form. You have the choice to use one of the four generated passwords or enter your own. The password will have following rules:
   • "Password is fifteen characters long, contains at least one special character, at least one capital letter, at least one lower case letter, at least one number, and does not contain dictionary words." 
   • If ANY of those rules are violated, relevant error message will be displayed, such as: "Your password contains dictionary words. Please enter new password."
8. The next page is the Kiosk Account Profile. This indicates that you have successfully completed the wizard. The Profile will list all information pertaining to that Service Account. If necessary, share the information with all owners of the account.

Please note that a Secondary Owner is required for all Service Accounts. Please refer to "Service Accounts - FAQ" article on how to add Secondary Owner.

Verification

By following those steps correctly, your Kiosk Service Account will become active and ready to be utilized.

If you go to your O-Key profile and click the "Service Account" menu, you should be able to see if your service account is active.