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Checking the Access Mode

Arcot Offline Tool provides an option for your users to know the access mode that is in effect for them, and the password that they are required to use to access their certificates.

Users need to perform the following steps to check their access mode:

1. Right-click the Arcot Offline Tool available in the system tray.
2. Select the Status option.

   Based on your corporate security policies and the access mode that is configured for you, the dialog that appears indicates one of the following:

   • You have online access to your credentials. You are prompted for online password when you perform security operations.
   • You have offline access to your credentials. You are prompted for offline password when you perform security operations.
3. Click OK to continue.