Let’s understand the steps to make the most of this security service. Use security keys to sign in to a website, device, or app If you’re trying to sign in to a new device, plug your security key on the login page. Alternatively, if your device supports NFC, place the security ...
Apple this week released iOS 16.3 and macOS Ventura 13.2, bringing an overdue feature to our Apple devices: Security key support for Apple IDs. That means you can use a USB-C, Lightning, or NFC dongle as the second factor of authentication instead of the six-digit verification code Apple ...
On iPhones, this is typically done by near-field communication (NFC) or by simply plugging the security key into your iPhone. Keep in mind that, just like regular text-based 2FA, you’ll only need to authenticate on new devices or systems that you don’t use regularly. If you’re alrea...
Even before Apple implemented security key support for Apple IDs, you could use a security key to protect your Mac, as a variant of the “smart card” authentication available since, macOS High Sierra 10.13. They key would be required every time you log into your Mac, and it’s afairl...
NFC based Security or Alarm: Most of us have a habit of snoozing the alarm. We may regret this later, but still, we do it. Since it’s quite easy to snooze an alarm. But it can be harmful if we forget to do something really important due to our laziness and ignorance. Certainly,...
Choosing the right security key for your device Depending on what your primary devices are, it will change what you can use to log in to your Apple ID. For example, iPhones support NFC, so keys that work over NFC will work, but only with your iPhone. You can use a USB-C security ...
I’m trying to use a security key, I was interested in seeing what it was about and if it would actually help me. Im supposed to be able to use an NFC which is usually on android phones but I found out that there is a way to have NFC capability on my iPhone. Can anybody tell ...
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When you sign in with your Apple ID, you can opt to require a physical hardware security key to verify your identity. Something like a Yubikey, as well as two-factor authentication. Hardware security keys can interface over USB forMacandiPadand Lightning or NFC oniPhone. Many enter...
Security Keys Worth Considering Most security keys look similar to a typical USB thumb drive, with some options available with NFC for wireless use and others equipped with Lightning, USB-C, and/or USB-A ports for direct connectivity with iPhones, iPads, and Macs. ...