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Unlock macOS using a FIDO2 Security Key - Secret Double Octopus
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Unlock macOS using a FIDO2 Security Key

This guide explains how to unlock a locked macOS session using a FIDO2 security key (such as YubiKey) with Secret Double Octopus.

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
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