Using IPI Key as U2F security key for your two-factor authentication

IPI use cases – U2F security key for 2FA

You can use a security key for two-step verification, rather than a 6-digit security code. IPI Key can be used as a security key that follows one of the open standards:

• FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)

• FIDO2

U2F setup examples

Dropbox

Step 1

Carry out the procedure Pairing a IPI Key device with Windows 10 and Creating a PIN code on a IPI Key device for FIDO technology.

Step 2

Follow Dropbox setup instructions How to use a security key for two-step verification

Note! Many instructions for configuring the security key are written for USB devices and therefore you may come across the phrase "Insert your security key into a USB port". In the case of IPI Key, you must press the button on the case.

Sign in to your Dropbox account with U2F

Step 1

On the authorization page, enter your username and password in the usual way.

You can use the IPI Key functionality to enter credentials if the corresponding account is created on it, or, you can use IPI Key only for U2F and enter credentials manually.

To use only the U2F functionality, you only need the IPI Key itself, without a dongle and specialized IPI software.

Step 2

On-screen you will see a request for checking if you have a security key - if the IPI Key is enabled, then nothing needs to be done. If it is not on, turn it on with a short press.

Step 3

Enter the PIN code created earlier here.

Step 4

Queries are coming to your security key.

And a screen appears asking you to take action on the security key.

Press the button. At this time, the button flashes green.

You are authorized in your Dropbox account!

Google

Add a key to your account

1. Carry out the procedure Pairing a IPI Key device with Windows 10 and Creating a PIN code on a IPI Key device for FIDO technology.

2. Open a compatible browser, like Chrome, FireFox, or Safari (13.0.4 or higher).

3. Enroll your security key. You might need to sign in. In case you don't see a Bluetooth key option, choose this one:

Sign in with your key

1. On your computer, open a compatible browser like Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Opera.

2. Sign in to your Google Account. Your device will detect that your account has a security key.

3. Connect your key to your computer via Bluetooth (IPI Key 3, 4), NFC or USB (IPI Key 4).

4. Activate your key by pressing its button when it is asked.

More information on Google 2FA setting you can find here.