FAQ

# Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

- How do I get tickets?
- Will I be warned when my tickets are about to expire?
- Are my tickets destroyed automatically when I exit MIT Kerberos?
- Why should I use renewable tickets?
- If I set my tickets to renew automatically, will the renewals keep happening if I close MIT Kerberos?
- How do I forward my forwardable tickets?
- How do I use my RSA SecurID token with Kerberos?
- Can I use Kerberos with the command line prompt?
- Where can I set Kerberos properties?

### How do I get tickets?

Click the Get Ticket button in the Home tab. In the Get Ticket window, enter your principal (your Kerberos identity) and password and click Okay. How to: Get Tickets

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### Will I be warned when my tickets are about to expire?

Yes. A pop up window warns you 15, 10, and 5 minutes before your ticket expires. If you would also like an audible alarm at these intervals, go to the Options tab and select Expiration Alarm in the Ticket Options panel.
How to: Use Ticket Options Panel

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### Are my tickets destroyed automatically when I exit MIT Kerberos?

Only if Destroy Tickets on Exit is selected in Ticket Options panel in the Options tab.
How to: Use Ticket Options Panel

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### Why should I use renewable tickets?

Renewable tickets add convenience, especially if you turn on the option to automatically renew them. They allow you to run a batch job without interruption and to work through a long session without continually reentering your password.
About: Renewable Tickets

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### If I set my tickets to renew automatically, will the renewals keep happening if I exit MIT Kerberos?

No. MIT Kerberos can only renew your tickets if the program is running and active. It cannot renew your tickets if you exit the program or if your computer is turned off or in hibernation mode.

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### How to I forward my forwardable tickets?

That depends. Often they are forwarded automatically as needed. Ask your help desk or administrator for information specific to your installation.

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### How do I use my RSA SecurID token with Kerberos?

If your company uses RSA SecurID to control access to Kerberos, you will be prompted to enter your SecurID password after you request a ticket.
How to: Get Tickets

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### Can I use Kerberos with the command line prompt?

Yes. Click here for a list of available commands.

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### Where can I set Kerberos properties?

You cannot use the MIT Kerberos program to set preferences such as default ticket lifetimes. Instead, edit the appropriate configuration file. For more information, visit the MIT Kerberos documentation site.

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