MauPass: A Convenient and Secure Mobile App for Mauritius Citizens
MauPass is a free mobile application developed by the Government of Mauritius, designed to provide citizens with a convenient and secure way to access their personal information and perform various tasks. Available for Android, this app falls under the Utilities & Tools category.
With MauPass, users can easily view their personal details, change their profile picture, and update their password. The app also offers the option to enable Two Factor Authentication (2FA) by generating One-time passwords (OTP). This is particularly useful when accessing EServices that require 2FA, such as Mokloud EService.
To enable 2FA on MauPass, users need to visit a post office and present their National Identity Card or Passport if registered using the passport number. Once enabled, generating OTPs becomes effortless.
One of the standout features of MauPass is its Passwordless Authentication option. Users can log in to the mobile app and the MauPass web portal using a PIN, pattern, or biometrics (fingerprint or face recognition). It is important to note that none of these details are saved in MauPass backend and are stored only on the user's device.
To enable Passwordless Authentication, users simply need to tap on the Passwordless Authentication option in the app, go to settings, and enable their preferred option (PIN, pattern, or biometrics).
Overall, MauPass offers a user-friendly interface and provides Mauritius citizens with a convenient and secure way to access their personal information. Whether it's viewing personal details, generating OTPs, or enabling Passwordless Authentication, this app offers a range of useful features to streamline the user experience.
