[MFA Modernization Pilot] Add MFA Sign-in Method: Hardware Security Key (FIDO2)

⚠️ WARNING: This article is intended for participants in the MFA Modernization Pilot only. If you are not a pilot participant, the information in this article may not apply to you. Contact the IT Service Desk if you have questions about your current sign-in experience.

This article walks you through adding a hardware security key as a passkey for your University of Maine System (UMS) account. A passkey stored on a security key is a physical device you plug in and touch to verify your identity when signing in.

Before You Begin

You will need both of the following before starting:

  • 💻 A computer with a web browser
  • 🗝️ A hardware security key (FIDO2), such as a YubiKey, with a PIN already set up

If you have not yet created a PIN for your security key, visit Understanding YubiKey PINs (External Link) before continuing.

Guided Walkthrough

Use the interactive walkthrough below to follow along step by step. You can also continue to the written instructions below.

Instructions

INFO: These instructions use a Windows 11 computer. If you are using a different operating system, such as macOS, Linux, or Windows 10, your options may look slightly different.
  1. 💻 On your computer, open a web browser and go to aka.ms/mysecurityinfo.
  2. 💻 Under "Security info," click Add sign-in method.
  3. 💻 In the "Add a sign-in method" box, select Passkey from the list.
  4. 💻 In the "Sign in faster with your face, fingerprint, or PIN" box, click Next.
  5. 💻 In the Windows Security "Save your passkey" box, click Change.
  6. 💻 In the "Choose where to save your passkey" box, click Security key.
  7. 🗝️ When prompted, insert your security key into your computer's USB port.
  8. 🗝️ When prompted, touch your security key.
  9. 💻 In the Windows Security "Save your passkey" box, enter your Security Key PIN, then click OK.
  10. 🗝️ When prompted, touch your security key again.
  11. 💻 In the "Let's name your passkey" box, enter a memorable name for your passkey, then click Next.
  12. 💻 In the "Passkey created" box, click Done.

You have successfully added a security key as a passkey MFA method for your UMS account.

Environment

  • Applies to all University of Maine System (UMS) accounts
  • Requires a FIDO2 hardware security key (such as a YubiKey) with a PIN already configured
  • Requires a web browser on a computer to complete setup
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