What is my Passcode

Your passcode is a unique string of characters that has been generated and assigned to you through our Pharos secure print environment. This is an additional release method that has been configured within our environment and allows you to walk up to a secure printer anywhere on campus without your Farmingdale ID card and log in using your unique passcode. Each passcode is generated on your behalf and cannot be customized or set by you directly. When your Pharos account is created and you print for the first time, your passcode will automatically be emailed to you. Please save this email for future reference. If you have forgotten your passcode, please reference the section below to reset and generate a new passcode. 

Using your Passcode

Once you have your passcode, you can use it to release your jobs at the printer instead of using your Farmingdale ID. 

1. Walk up to the printer you wish to release your job at.

2. On the screen at the printer, choose Passcode Login

3. Enter your passcode using the touch screen and choose Login.

4. Once you are successfully logged in, you can now release your jobs.

Resetting your Passcode

Users can at any time reset their passcode and have Pharos Secure Print generate a new code.

1. On your computer, open the Pharos Secure Release application by searching for it on your Windows device via the Start menu.

2. Click on the hamburger menu icon in the upper right corner of the Pharos Secure Release window and choose Reset Passcode

3. The Pharos Secure Release Setup Guide will automatically launch. If the guide prompts you to log in, log in with your Farmingdale email and password.

4. Once you have successfully logged in, your new code will be displayed to you.

5. You will also receive an email from Pharos with your new passcode. Please save this email for future reference.

Using your Farmingdale ID card

Once you have your Farmingale ID, you can use it to release your jobs at the physical printer instead of using your Passcode.  

1. Walk up to the printer you wish to release your job at.

2. Tap your Farmingdale ID card on the printer’s “ID Card” sticker

Registering your new Farmingdale ID

You can self-register your new Farmingdale ID card at any Pharos HP on campus. 

1. Make sure you have signed into the Pharos Setup Guide on your computer and that you were given a 6-character passcode.

2. Swipe your new Farmingdale ID card at the printer.

3. Enter your 6-character Pharos passcode when prompted.

4. Your new Farmingdale ID card is now tied to your account and may be used for future authentications.