Activate Anywhere is an integral component of the Activate Platform that enables secure external access, mobile optimization, and web-based self-service functions. It serves as a trusted boundary between external users or applications and the internal Activate environment.

Activate Anywhere provides:



While the Activate Portal supports both Integrated Windows Authentication (IWA) and OAuth-based authentication, IWA is not suitable for external or mobile access scenarios because it relies on internal domain connectivity.

To address this, Activate Anywhere acts as a secure OAuth boundary. Users authenticate through Anywhere, which handles OAuth token issuance and validation. Once authenticated, Anywhere securely proxies the user’s session to the internal Activate Web Site, maintaining single sign-on without reauthentication prompts.

This model provides strong security while allowing a smooth user experience from mobile browsers and external networks.

Activate Anywhere also functions as a secure gateway for Activate APIs, allowing controlled and authenticated access from external systems without exposing the internal Activate Web Server.

API access through Anywhere includes:

This design allows external systems — such as mobile apps, connectors, or third-party automation tools — to access Activate’s APIs safely while preserving the integrity of the internal environment.

Activate Anywhere provides a secure, internet-facing password reset portal for users without corporate network access. Through this portal, users can:

This enables secure self-service for remote and hybrid workers while maintaining compliance with enterprise password policies.

Activate Anywhere can be deployed in two main configurations:

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(Installed on the same server as Activate)

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