FIDO2 and Web Authentication are names for a newer standard that Hancoock College is now supporting for hardware based authentication. Specifically, Hancock College is support the use of FIDO2 keys which are a small device that plug into the USB port of your computer. Hancock College is currently supporting the YubiKey5 series:
To begin setup of the FIDO2 Key:
- Log into the portal and click on the "One Time Passcode Settings" on the Account Info widget, or go to https://hancockcollege.onbio-key.com
- Expand the "FIDO2 / Web Authentication" section on the Account Management page
- Click the link "Add new FIDO2 WebAuthn Device"
- Give your FIDO2 key a name, this is for you own use. Examples include "USB Key", "Security Key", "Black Key", "FIDO2"
- Select the "Removable USB or Bluetooth" option
- Insert your FIDO2 key into an open USB port
- Click the "Start Registration" button
- The computer will ask where to save the passkey - choose "Security key"
- Click "OK" on the window titled "Security key setup"
- A window might popup asking you to "Tap your security key on the reader or insert it into the USB port". Insert the key if you have not already or wait until the next window is shown.
- A window titled "Continue setup" will ask you to "touch your security key" - the gold circle on the key should illuminate and flash, tap the gold contact with your finger.
- Finally, you will see a confirmation that the passkey has been saved, click the "OK" button and the FIDO2 Web Authentication OTP should now be available to you.