Prerequisites
- User is already enrolled with a FIDO2 security key
- macOS device is managed by Secret Double Octopus
- FIDO2 key is connected to the device
Step 1: macOS session is locked
The macOS screen is locked either manually by the user or automatically by the system.
Step 2: Click the Password field
On the macOS locked screen, click inside the Password field.
Step 3: Enter the FIDO2 PIN
Enter the 4- or 6-digit PIN associated with your FIDO2 security key and press Enter.
Step 4: FIDO2 key starts flashing
The FIDO2 security key will begin flashing, indicating that user verification is required.
Step 5: Touch the FIDO2 security key
Touch the FIDO2 security key to complete user verification.
Step 6: macOS session unlocks
Once verification is successful, the macOS desktop unlocks and the user regains access to the system.
Secret Double Octopus • End User Guide • macOS Unlock with FIDO2