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# Register a hardware security key

# Register a hardware security key {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Register a hardware key to use as part of your MFA login.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSelf-ServiceMy Profile.
2. Under Related Links, click Multi-factor Authentication.  
   The Multi-factor authentication page opens.
3. Click Register hardware security Key.  
4. Enter a nickname for your hardware key and click Register.  
5. When prompted, insert your hardware security key and activate it.  
   After authenticating successfully, you see a confirmation window. Click X to close the confirmation.

## Result

Your hardware key is registered. You can see the hardware key listed in the Multi-factor authentication page.

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