FIDO Security Key support

Do you support FIDO Security Keys for MFA?

Posted on Jun 2, 2022 9:56 PM

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Posted on Jun 3, 2022 8:35 AM

Apple two-factor authentication uses trusted devices and trusted phone numbers only, not security keys. See: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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Jun 3, 2022 8:35 AM in response to Community User

Apple two-factor authentication uses trusted devices and trusted phone numbers only, not security keys. See: Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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