Register a hardware security key

  • Release version: Washingtondc
  • Updated February 1, 2024
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    • Register a hardware key to use as part of your multi-factor authentication login.

    Before you begin

    Role required: none

    Note:
    Users must first set up an Authenticator application before configuring a hardware key. For details on authenticator application setup, see Setup multi-factor authentication on your user profile.

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Self-Service > My Profile.
    2. Under Related Links, click Multi-factor Authentication.
      The Multi-factor authentication page opens.
    3. Click Register hardware security Key.
      Register hardware key link
    4. Enter a nickname for your hardware key and click Register.
      Hardware key nickname screen
    5. When prompted, insert your hardware security key and activate it.
      After authenticating successfully, you see a confirmation window.
    6. Close the confirmation window.

    Result

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