Qwantum Private Messaging User Instructions
Welcome to the Qwantum Club. Here you will have access to Qwantum Private Messaging, a Privacy as a Service business of MagTek. We strongly urge you to read our welcome letter.
Welcome to the Qwantum Club. Here you will have access to Qwantum Private Messaging, a Privacy as a Service business of MagTek. We strongly urge you to read our welcome letter.
The Account Activation process allows Qwantum Private Messaging service to confirm the physical mailing address of the Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, the Primary Email Address assigned to the Member, and the Mobile Number assigned to the Member. With all three of these items validated, the account will activate.
Your Membership to the Qwantum Club Has Not Been Activated.
To activate your membership, please enter your email address and mobile number associated with the account and press yes to continue.
Glide Card When Ready
Check your Primary Email for Your Invitation to the Qwantum Club.
Enter the invitation.
Check your Mobile # for the 4-Digit Qwantum Authentication Code.
Enter the Qwantum Authentication Code
Press Submit.
Glide Card When Ready
Your Account is Activated. Welcome to the Qwantum Club!
Go to Message > Create at the top of the page. You have 3 options:
Add Key/Pair Values - Key Pair Values allows the user to build a dynamic form where the data in Column 1 is considered a Key and the data in Column 2 is considered a Value.
Example:
FIRST NAME | JOHN |
LAST NAME | SMITH |
JOHN.SMITH@EMAIL.COM |
This allows the user to build a custom form that can be used to collect information, make it private, and allow an authorized party to decrypt it in the future where it can be presented as clear-text, comma-separated values. The CSV data can either be copied and pasted or downloaded as a file.
Example:
FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | |
JOHN | SMITH | JOHN.SMITH@EMAIL.COM |
MARY | JONES | MARY.JONES@EMAIL.COM |
This allows the user to build a custom form that can be used to collect information, make it private, and allow an authorized party to decrypt it in the future where it can be presented as clear-text, comma-separated values. The CSV data can either be copied and pasted or downloaded as a file.
Message - In the Message input box, enter the message that you want to make private.
Require Location Data to View can be selected. If you enable this feature, the system will require the user to provide location data anytime they wish to View a Private Message. The location data will be provided to the original sender.
Choose a Shared Secret Option. By default, the Private Message is set to "No Shared Secret". If you wish to add a Message Shared Secret, choose "System Generated Shared Secret" or "Custom Shared Secret". A System Generated Shared Secret is considered very strong and will be sent to you with the Private Message Created Receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
If you prefer to set a Custom Shared Secret, then make sure to follow the Custom Shared Secret rules. If you set a Custom Shared Secret, it will be sent to you with the Private Message Created receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
Email button - Press the Email button to make your message Private. This will make the message private and send it by email to the designated recipient(s).
Add Key/Pair Values - Key Pair Values allows the user to build a dynamic form where the data in Column 1 is considered a Key and the data in Column 2 is considered a Value.
Example:
FIRST NAME | JOHN |
LAST NAME | SMITH |
JOHN.SMITH@EMAIL.COM |
This allows the user to build a custom form that can be used to collect information, make it private and allow an authorized party to decrypt it in the future where it can be presented as clear-text, comma-separated values. The CSV data can either be copied and pasted or downloaded as a file.
Example:
FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | |
JOHN | SMITH | JOHN.SMITH@EMAIL.COM |
MARY | JONES | MARY.JONES@EMAIL.COM |
This allows the user to build a custom form that can be used to collect information, make it private, and allow an authorized party to decrypt it in the future where it can be presented as clear-text, comma-separated values. The CSV data can either be copied and pasted or downloaded as a file.
Require Location Data to View can be selected. If you enable this feature, the system will require the user to provide location data anytime they wish to View a Private Message. The location data will be provided to the original sender.
Choose a Shared Secret Option. By default, the Private Message is set to "No Shared Secret". If you wish to add a Message Shared Secret, choose "System Generated Shared Secret" or "Custom Shared Secret". A System Generated Shared Secret is considered very strong and will be sent to you with the Private Message Created Receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
If you prefer to set a Custom Shared Secret, then make sure to follow the Custom Shared Secret rules. If you set a Custom Shared Secret, it will be sent to you with the Private Message Created receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
Require Location Data to View is selected by default. When selected, the system will require the user to provide location data anytime they wish to View a Private Message. The location data will be provided to the original sender.
Choose a Shared Secret Option. By default, the Private Message is set to "No Shared Secret". If you wish to add a Message Shared Secret, choose "System Generated Shared Secret" or "Custom Shared Secret". A System Generated Shared Secret is considered very strong and will be sent to you with the Private Message Created Receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
If you prefer to set a Custom Shared Secret, then make sure to follow the Custom Shared Secret rules. If you set a Custom Shared Secret, it will be sent to you with the Private Message Created receipt. Copy and paste to send it to the receiving party.
Email button - Press the Email button to make your message Private. This will make the message private and send it by email to the designated recipient(s).
You have multiple options to View a Private Message. Follow the instructions shown in the Private Message email that was sent to you.
Use case:
If the attached .txt file (the Message Token) is 2K or smaller, use this (basic) template. Note this also means there is no attached .qtm file.
Email Body:
Use case:
If the attached .txt file (the Message Token) is 2K or larger, use this (advanced) template. Note this template is used when there is no attached .qtm file.
Email Body:
Use Case:
If the attached .txt file (the Message Token) is 2K or larger, use this (advanced) template. Note this template is used when there is an attached .qtm file.
Email Body:
Authenticate with a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader. If you have a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, choose "Glide Card When Ready". You can use any browser including Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, DuckDuckGo, Firefox, or Safari, provided your Qwantum Reader is configured for Keyboard Emulation.
Once the Qwantum Card is authenticated, for dual-control, you may be prompted to enter an optional Shared Secret associated with the Private Message. If the Qwantum Card is fraudulent or has been altered, you will be denied access to View the Private Message.
Press the "Member Token" option and then press Authenticate. Next, follow the onscreen instructions for pasting the Member Token and its QPM Phone Code. If you prefer to keep the Member Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Member Token. Please remember, the creator of the Member Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you choose to Store Member Token. Member Token require the use of a QPM Phone Code. When prompted, enter the QPM Phone Code within 60 seconds.
Once the Member Token is authenticated, for dual-control, you may be prompted to enter an optional Shared Secret associated with the Private Message. If the Member Token is fraudulent or has been altered, you will be denied access to View the Private Message.
Press the "Guest Token" option and then press Authenticate. You will be directed to a page where you can paste the Guest Token you received by email or text message. If you prefer to keep the Guest Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Guest Token. Please remember, the creator of the Guest Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you choose to Store Guest Token. The creator of the Guest Token may also require the use of a QPM Phone Code. If prompted, enter the QPM Phone Code within 60 seconds. The creator of the Guest Token may restrict the use of the Guest Token to a specific Private Message.
Once the Guest Token is authenticated, for dual-control, you may be prompted to enter an optional Shared Secret associated with the Private Message. If the Guest Token is fraudulent or has been altered, you will be denied access to View the Private Message.
The Qwantum Private Message that you received by email will contain instructions that are customized based on the Private Message that was sent to you, its size, and whether it has an associated file attachment (.qtm file).
If you have a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, you will be prompted to Glide Card When Ready. If you don't have a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, choose to authenticate with a Member Token or a Guest Token.
Press the Guest Token option, then the Authenticate button and you will be directed to a page where you can paste the Guest Token you received by email or text message. If you prefer to keep the Guest Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Guest Token. Please remember, the creator of the Guest Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you choose to Store Guest Token. The creator of the Guest Token may also require the use of a QPM Phone Code. If prompted, enter the QPM Phone Code within 60 seconds. The creator of the Guest Token may restrict the use of the Guest Token to a specific Private Message.
Press the Member Token option, then the Authenticate button and you will be directed to a page where you can paste the Member Token. If you prefer to keep the Member Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Member Token. Please remember, the creator of the Member Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you Store Member Token. Press the Authenticate button and then paste the QPM Phone Code texted to your Mobile #.
Once authenticated, you may be prompted to enter an optional Shared Secret associated with the Private Message.
Note: Both the Qwantum Private Message, the Member Token, and/or the Guest Token can have an expiration set by the sender. If any have expired, you will have to contact the sender to obtain a new Qwantum Private Message, Member Token, and/or Guest Token.
The Qwantum Private Message that you received by email will contain instructions that are customized based on the Private Message that was sent to you, its size, and whether it has an associated file attachment (.qtm file).
If you have a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, you will be prompted to Glide Card When Ready. If you don't have a Qwantum Card and Qwantum Reader, choose to authenticate with a Member Token or a Guest Token.
Press the Guest Token option, then the Authenticate button and you will be directed to a page where you can paste the Guest Token you received by email or text message. If you prefer to keep the Guest Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Guest Token. Please remember, the creator of the Guest Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you choose to Store Guest Token. The creator of the Guest Token may also require the use of a QPM Phone Code. If prompted, enter the QPM Phone Code within 60 seconds. The creator of the Guest Token may restrict the use of the Guest Token to a specific Private Message.
Press the Member Token option, then the Authenticate button and you will be directed to a page where you can paste the Member Token. If you prefer to keep the Member Token on file (stored locally in your browser), please check the box for Store Member Token. Please remember, the creator of the Member Token can also set its Expiration Date to prevent its use after a given date and time. The Expiration Date is set by the creator/sender and cannot be changed even if you Store Member Token. Press the Authenticate button and then paste the QPM Phone Code texted to your Mobile #.
Once authenticated, you may be prompted to enter an optional Shared Secret associated with the Private Message.
Note: Both the Qwantum Private Message, the Member Token, and/or the Guest Token can have an expiration set by the sender. If any have expired, you will have to contact the sender to obtain a new Qwantum Private Message, Member Token, and/or Guest Token.
If you want to validate the authenticity of the attached file, you can choose to upload the file for Integrity Checking. You will be given an Integrity Code. Contact and share it with the Sender and they can verify the attached file has NOT been altered in any way. Changing anything about a file will result in the Integrity Check failing.
If you want to ensure your reader works and is properly configured, choose Test Qwantum Reader.
The Apple Wallet is a convenient way to easily organize and access Private Message Tokens. Private Message Tokens contain a hyperlink that can be clicked. Clicking it will auto-launch your default browser and load your Private Message Token into the browser. This greatly simplifies the process of using a Private Message Token. It is ideal for easily referencing short amounts of text such as URLs, usernames and passwords.
The Apple Wallet is a convenient way to easily share, organize, and access Guest Tokens. Guest Tokens contain a QR code that can be scanned and a hyperlink that can be clicked. Both will auto-launch the default browser and load the Guest Token into the browser. This greatly simplifies the process of using a Guest Token.
The Apple Wallet is a convenient way to easily organize and access Member Tokens. Member Tokens contain a QR code that can be scanned and a hyperlink that can be clicked. Both will auto-launch your default browser and load your Member Token into the browser. This greatly simplifies the process of using a Member Token.
A Guest Token can be configured by the Qwantum Member to enable the Function of "Email Private Message". When the Guest Token is configured this way, it will allow a non-Member to create a Private Message where the recipient is the Qwantum Member. No other email address may be used or substituted. This gives the Qwantum Member the ability to share a Guest Token with another party for their use to create a Private Message for the Qwantum Member to receive.
Qwantum Private Messaging does not follow a typical Login/Logout paradigm. There is no static username and password. Instead, certain actions require dynamic authentication of a user and their credential to start a web session (Glide Card or Member Token). A web session will automatically close after 30 minutes of inactivity. Alternatively, you can click the Logout link on the main navbar under Session. If the web session expires or is logged out, the user will be prompted to re-authenticate and any data previously typed on screen will be erased. The purpose for following this model is to limit the risk of leaving an idle browser session open to compromise.
To create a Qwantum Private Message, you must first authenticate. Once you successfully authenticate, the browser session will begin, and the session timer will start. Compose your Qwantum Private Message and be sure to complete the process. If you become delayed and allow the session to timeout, you will lose your previously typed data and also be required to re-authenticate.
If you wish to send a short message, for example, a few key ideas that you are not ready to share with the world, use the QPM workspace. It is the fastest and easiest way to send and receive a Qwantum Private Message Token.
Start your message in Word or Excel. Cut and Paste your work into the QPM workspace. If you wish to add a photo, Cut and Paste a photo into the QPM workspace after you have added the Word or Excel material.
Start your work in your favorite application. PowerPoint, Excel, or Word are good starting points. Optionally, convert it to a PDF. Optionally, add a watermark to the file. Once you have the file complete, begin your introductory message in the QPM workspace. Then select, choose file, and navigate to the attachment you wish to include. Then email or download the message and the file. Always a good idea to do this before you store a file in the cloud.
Prepare your files and Zip or Binder them. Then, select choose file and attach the Zipped file.
Begin your Private Message in the QPM workspace or use your favorite application. Add all the elements you want onto the screen. Take a screenshot. Cut and Paste the Screenshot into the QPM workspace. Add the initials of the recipient in translucent ink.
Prepare a Word or Excel document. Select Download and save the Private Message Token inside the document.
Add one or more folders in your email and write a rule to sort your Qwantum Private Messages. Or manually move your Qwantum Private Message emails to the desired folders.
After you have entered a MEMBER or GUEST TOKEN into your browser, check the box below to cache it until the next time you need to use it. If you do not check the box below, you must reenter the MEMBER or GUEST TOKEN on next use. Remember, Member Tokens always require a second authorization of a QPM Phone Code sent to your phone.
If you want the convenience of creating Private Messages while on the go, create a Member Token that you keep on your mobile device (phone or tablet). Whenever using a Member Token, you will receive a QPM Phone Code texted to your Mobile #. This is used to ensure you authorize the use of the Member Token.
For best results find a place to anchor your Qwantum Reader. Use the adhesive strips that come with the reader or something like crazy glue. Make sure there is plenty of room at either end of the reader so you will not bump into anything with the card or your hand when you glide. If you are right-handed, the right side of your monitor is a good spot. Left side – if you are a leftie.
It is a good idea to take your card with you, especially if you have more than one Qwantum Reader. Your wallet or phone case is a handy spot.
If you want to save Qwantum Private Messages and Encrypted File Attachments to your computer, tablet, phone, or in the cloud, we suggest that you create a common Folder and give it a name such as Qwantum. Beneath Qwantum, you can create additional sub-folders where you can organize and store the Qwantum Private Messages and Encrypted File Attachments by the folder name and folder management structure of your choosing. This will allow you to easily View or Decrypt Qwantum Private Messages and/or Encrypted File Attachments when you need to view them in the clear. Keeping the data "Qwantumized" is much safer because the data cannot be Viewed or Decrypted without Gliding a Card or using a Member or Guest Token to securely decrypt the data. When done, simply close the session and the clear-text data will be erased. Please note that if the clear-text data is saved, captured, printed or stored outside of the protection of Qwantum Private Messaging, the data is vulnerable.
Create a Folder named Qwantum. Beneath Qwantum, create sub-folders named "Driver_License", "Passport", "Vaccine", and "My_Passwords". Under Message/Create/Save To File, create separate Qwantum Private Messages where you save pictures of your Driver's License, your Passport, your Vaccine Card, and your favorite, difficult to remember Passwords. Save the .qpm.txt files and optional .qtm files in each of those folders. Next time you need to access the clear-text data, simply go to Qwantum Private Messaging and go to Message/View From File. Choose an option to Authenticate and securely View or Decrypt the data. For security, we recommend that you not leave decrypted data in these folders. If the Qwantum Private Messages and Encrypted File Attachments are stolen, they cannot be decrypted without access to your authentic Qwantum Card or a genuine Member or Guest Token.
Email us at QwantumMediaSupport@magtek.com.