Setup and Use a USB Security Key for MFA

Overview

If a cell phone is not an option for your multifactor device and using your desk phone isn't possible because you work from multiple locations, we have USB security keys available. For university employees there will be a small one-time fee charged to your department (with your financial manager's approval). Non-employees can make their payment to the Bursar's Office. More information on obtaining a security key can be found here. If you are interested in this option, please contact the IT Help Desk for more information. 

Before You Begin

You will need a USB security key and a computer. 

Steps

Set Up USB Security Key for myUSI/Office 365

1. Login to USI by going to https://weblogin.usi.edu

2. After logging into your account, you will be prompted to set up Multifactor Authentication. Select "setup" on Security Key or Biometric Authenticator to configure.

3. Select "Setup"

4. Select "Enroll"

5. Confirm the account you want to attach to your security key and click "OK"

6. Click "OK"

7. Insert your security key into your computer USB Port

8. Create a PIN, the PIN will be required to login into your account

*The PIN can be any series of numbers, letters, and/or special characters

9. After the security key is configured on your computer, touch the button or sensor on the security key to finish setting up your device.

 

Logging In with USB Security Key on myUSI/Office 365

1. On your next login to myUSI or Office 365, you will be prompted to insert the security key and enter the PIN and click "OK"

2. Touch the button or sensor on your security key

Additional Info

You can have more than one form of secondary authentication. USI recommends having more than one.

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Created
Mon 5/20/24 2:44 PM
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