When you log on by using a smart card, you do not need to enter a password; often, you do not need to enter your user name either. Instead, you insert your card into a card reader and then enter a PIN number.
You can also log on by using Windows user authentication, which uses a smart card that is configured so that you can log on to both Windows and to Rational DOORS. When you start Rational DOORS, Rational DOORS verifies that you have access. If you pass the verification, you are logged on. Usually, you do not need to enter a PIN number.
For information about setting up the system to use smart cards, see Configuring smart cards and certificates.