WordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) used to build and publish websites without needing to code.

Once you have registered your FIDO2 key with WordPress, the key will be ready to be used as an authentication method when accessing your account.

Register your FIDO2 key in your WordPress account

Before you can use your FIDO2 key as an access method for your WordPress account you will need to register the key with X using the following procedure;

  • Sign in to the your Wordpress account, mouse over your account, then select the option "My WordPress.com Account";

    Select the menu option "Security", then click on the security option "Two-Step Authentication";

    In order to use Fido when logging in to WordPress we must first have enabled Two-Step Authentication.

    If Two-Step Authentication has not yet been enabled, you will first need to enable it using either an authentication app (or programmable token), or SMS authentication.

    An example of how to enable two-step authentication using an authentication app or programmable token can be found here;


    Once Two-Step Authentication has been enabled we will be able to add our Fido2 key as an authentication method by clicking on the "Register key" button (see example below);

    After clicking on the button insert you Fido key into an available USB port, then at the prompt "Give the security key a name", provide a suitable name for you key then click ;

    You will then be asked to select where to save the passkey, select "Security key";

    You will be asked to touch the button on your key (if your model has a fingerprint reader you may be asked to provide a finger swipe instead);

    Next you will asked to touch the key;

    Provided you press the button on the Fido2 key in the allowed time, the passkey details will be stored on your Fido2 key, and you will be presented with the following confirmation;

    You Fido key is now ready to be used as an authentication method when logging in to your WordPress account.

Signing in to an WordPress account with a FIDO2 key

Once you have registered you FIDO2 key with WordPress the key will be ready to be used as an authentication method when accessing your account;

  • Sign in to the your Wordpress account, then after you have supplied your username and password details you will be asked to sign in with your passkey.

    Select 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);

    Next you will asked to touch the key;

    Once the key has been touched you will be logged in to your Wordpress account.


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