smartcard pairing on notifications

Hi, Can anyone help me figure out what this is and how did this came to my notifications ? TIA

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.3

Posted on May 17, 2022 11:48 AM

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May 18, 2022 9:55 AM in response to shuvo176

Hey there shuvo176,


Look over the details below to help clarify what SmartCard Pairing is:


The default method of smart card usage in macOS occurs automatically when a user inserts their card into a card reader attached to the computer. It prompts the user to “pair” the card with their account. This method is called “Local Account Pairing.” If a user doesn’t pair their card when prompted, the user can still use the card to access websites but is unable to log in to their user account with the smart card. Smart cards can also be used with a directory service. To use the smart card for login, it must be either paired or configured to work with a directory service.


For additional details, follow this link:


Use a smart card in macOS - Apple Support


Take care!


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