Passwordless login to Windows 11 using FIDO2 USB key?

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Based on your query of how to log in to a Windows 11 laptop with the FIDO2 USB key.

Well! To register a FIDO2/“Security key” in Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options or in your Microsoft account’s Security Info which lets you use the key for your account (web/apps and Microsoft sign-ins). To use the physical key to unlock the Windows sign-in / lock screen you might need an extra Windows-side support enabled like Windows Hello / FIDO2 device logon / Entra/Azure AD or a policy.

• For more information Sign in to your account with a security key - Microsoft Support Steps to register a key from the device for your reference.

1. Plug your FIDO2 USB key into your laptop.
2. Navigate to this path Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options → Security Key → Manage
3. A Windows Security dialog will pop up. You may be prompted to touch the flashing button on your USB key.
4. You will be prompted to create a PIN.
5. You will be prompted to touch the key again to confirm its presence.
6. Name your key.

You can refer to following articles for more information.

• https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/set-up-a-passkey-fido2-as-your-verification-method-2911cacd-efa5-4593-ae22-e09ae14c6698
• https://v4.hkg1.meaqua.org/en-us/entra/identity/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key-windows

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