====== Frequently Asked Questions ====== > Q: Can I use my USB drive as usual ? >> A: Yes. pam_usb only occupies a few kilobytes of the device's space. > Q: What if I lose or break my USB key ? Will I be able to log back in ? >> A: Sure. Your usual password will be asked. > Q: How is the USB key identified ? >> A: The USB device is both identified by its manufacturer attributes (vendor, product, serial number) and by a few random bytes called one time pads that pam_usb writes and updates on the USB device upon authentication. > Q: What if someone copies the content of my flash drive ? Will she/he be able to log into my account ? >> A: Even if that person manages to fake your device's attributes (vendor, product, serial number, UUID), the one time pad they copied will be outdated as soon as you authenticate. > Q: Is my USB drive compatible with pam_usb ? >> A: About every USB flash drive will work with pam_usb.