Enrolling a FIDO2 security key on a windows system
To enrol fingerprints on a FIDO2 security key, first launching the windows setting home page then selecting your sign-in options;
- Open up the windows settings home page (press windows and "I" keys at the same time);
In the left hand column, select "Accounts" to open the user accounts settings;
Scroll down the right hand column to the "Accounts Settings" section, then select "Sign-in Options";
In the section "Security key", click on the "Manage" button;
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Click on the "Set up" button, then when prompted enter your newly supplied PIN code,
You will be presented with a prompt to touch the fingerprint sensor;
A grey diagram of a fingerprint will show, and with each touch of your finger on the sensor, more of the diagram will turn blue;
Eventually your fingerprint will be registered, and you will be allow to add additional fingerprints;
When all fingers have been registered click on the "Done" button.
Enrolling a FIDO2 security key on MacOS and Linux systems
For Mac and Linux systems it is possible to enrol a FIDO2 Key using a tool that is built into the latest version of the Chrome browser.
This tool is available in the latest Chrome browser in macOS and Linux core system.
Users can find this tool in “Chrome Settings” => “Privacy and security” => “Manage security keys” . This tool provides the capability to manage PIN, fingerprint and credentials inside the security key and reset the device..