[Subscription] AUTEL VAG SFD Authorization for 1 Time

This is AUTEL VAG SFD Authorization 1 Time
No need shipping, online activate, after order placed, please tell us your AUTEL SN
If you need 1 year Authorization order item number XNR-SS498
Note: It doesn't work with Android 4.0 Devices: MaxiSys Pro, MaxiSys, MS908, MS908 PRO

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You can purchase multiple times at one time, but there is a usage right for the corresponding number of times. You can see it here according to the VIN code - OEM authrozition. Once the vin code is recognized, go to OEM-authorization to activate it. It is valid for 24 hours. Please note that activate it when you want to use it. There is a validity period after activation!!!！


What is SFD?

 

Vehicle Diagnostic Protection (also known as SFD – Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose) is an additional security layer that requires authorization between the vehicle and manufacturer.
 

It's been introduced by Volkswagen Group (VAG) to help protect vehicle owners from fraud by providing information on who and when has made modifications to their vehicles. SFD restricts functions like adaptations, coding, and parametrizations.
 

This protection applies to the models manufactured from 2020 with the MQB Evo (e.g., VW Golf 8, Škoda Octavia IV, Seat Leon IV, Audi A3 8Y, Q4) and MEB (e.g., VW ID.3, ID.4, Škoda Enyaq) platforms. 
 

The control units protected by SFD include Engine Electronics, Central Electrics, Instrument Cluster, Gateway Electrics, Multimedia Unit, and more.

 

 

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone, press Adda code, then press Enter a setup key;

2. Enter your Autel account name in the Account name field;

3. Enter the 16-digit secret key in the Your key field;

4. Select Time based in Type of key;

5. Press Add to complete the binding of Google Authenticator to your Autel account;

6. After the Autel account is successfully bound, a 6-digit dynamic authentication code will be displayed on your phone. Please press Authenticate on the diagnostic device and enter the latest authentication code to unlock the SFD.




 

Note: 

For successfully finish the two-factor authentication, make sure the email you used on AUTEL ID can receive emails, if not, please [Switch Account]


Unlock Method & Support Device
 

Unlock Method	24H token for one VIN 1-year token subscription
Support Devices	MaxiSys Ultra series, Upcoming: MaxiSys 906 series,  MaxiSys 908 series,  MaxiDAS DS800 series,  MaxiDAS DS900 series MaxiCheck MX808 series,  MaxiCheck MX900 series

How to Renew SFD Subscription?

If Volkswagen Auto Group Security Gateway function has been purchased before, then customer can go to OEM Authorization App to renew the subscription. 



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