

Follow the prompts to insert your security key into a USB port on your computer.Select FIDO Security Key when prompted to choose an MFA method.To set up the FIDO Security Key MFA method for the first time: We recommend using the latest version of any browser. Security Keys are currently supported by Google Chrome and Opera.To use this method, you’ll need to buy a FIDO Security Key from a third-party.While not all ID.me partners require you to set up MFA for your ID.me account, we recommend using MFA to protect your account from scams and phishing attempts.This article explains how to set up MFA using the FIDO Security Key method and how to sign in after you set it up.įor help with common MFA issues, visit Troubleshooting multi-factor authentication.

With the FIDO Security Key method, you’ll need a specialized USB device. FIDO Security Key multi-factor authentication (MFA) strengthens your ID.me account security by requiring a USB key when you sign in to your ID.me account.
