Log in to your Yahoo account, then select the option "Manage your account";

Then from the yahoo sub-menu, select the option "Security";

Before you Fido key can be used during the Yahoo logon process, you will first need to enable 2-step verification.

Click on the ">" symbol (see below);

From the list available authentication methods select "Security Key";

You will now notified to follow instructions in your browser, click ;

A new window titled "Windows Security" will now open, click on the option "Security key";

You will now be prompted to enter the PIN code for your Fido2 key.

At the prompt "Security Key PIN", enter the PIN code, then click 

(in the case of a Fido key with a fingerprint reader you will need to swipe your finger on the key);

You are now prompted to touch the key (to prove you are present and giving permission for the key to be used).

Touch the necessary area on your Fido key;

You will then be asked to name your security key.

At the prompt "Enter a name that will help you remember this security key", type a suitable name then click ;

You will then be asked to double check the details for your key, after checking click ;

The FIIDO2 key will be registered with eBay, and you will be shown confirmation that the passkey has been added as a two=step verification method;

The key can  now be used as an authentication method when logging in to Yahoo.

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