Instructions: FED-LOGIN – Register a security key (FIDO2)

Here you can find a list of compatible security keys that can be used:
Security keys (FIDO2)

Registration Instructions

  1. Click the MyAccount link and select the FED-LOGIN tile.
    eIAM – Login selection
    eIAM – Login selection


  2. Go to the Login & Security tab.
    If your current authentication is not strong enough to manage login methods, for example when using Active Directory Single Sign-On, a corresponding message will inform you. The button provided allows you to log in using strong authentication.

    Click the Strong authentication button and select the FED-LOGIN tile again in the eIAM login selection.

    Login & Security
    Login & Security


  3. Log in using a strong login method of your choice.
    - Smartcard
    - Previously registered FED-LOGIN Access App
    - Previously registered security key
    FED-LOGIN strong login methods
    FED-LOGIN strong login methods


  4. Navigate to the Login & Security tab. In the Security key tile, click Register
    Screenshot showing the selection of a security key registration in MyAccount.
    Selecting a security key registration.


  5. Give your security key a name so that you can manage it later, then click Continue.
    Input screen for naming the FIDO security key.
    Enter a name for the FIDO security key.


  6. Read the information about the Windows Hello security key, and click Start to begin the registration.
    Brief instructions for the registration steps for the FIDO security key and information about Windows Hello.
    Brief instructions and information.


  7. Select the type of security key, click Next, and follow the remaining prompts until registration is complete.
    Display to select the type of security key.
    Select security key.


  8. Your security key is now registered.
    Display of the successful registration of the FIDO security key.
    Successful registration of the FIDO security key.


    You can now use your FED-LOGIN from the internet without a Smartcard, using your registered security key.


Log in from a private device outside the federal network using your registered security key instead of a Smartcard.
This enables access to data with a high protection requirement (QoA50).
FED-LOGIN strong login methods
FED-LOGIN strong login methods


What should I do if my security key no longer works?
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If your FIDO security key no longer works or if you no longer have it, obtain a new one and follow these steps:
  1. Log in using your Smartcard at eIAM MyAccount and remove the registration for the affected security key.
    Display for removing the FIDO security key.
    Remove the FIDO security key.

  2. Register your new security key as described in the instructions above.


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