USING HYPERFIDO WITH GOOGLE ACCOUNTS
Google Accounts includes access to your Gmail, Google Drive, YouTube, and more. You can also secure your other online accounts with HyperFIDO security key through the Sign in with Google options.
NOTE: If you are using Google Workspace, check your 2-Step Verification settings on your Admin Console or contact Google Support if you need additional assistance managing Workspace for your organization. You must be using a security key with FIDO2 capability. Older HyperFIDO security keys with only U2F capability are not compatible.
1. Sign in and go to account settings
Make sure you're signed into your Google Account, then click your profile image to open the profile menu.
Click Manage Your Google Account.
2. Go to security settings
On the sidebar menu, click Security & sign-in.
Navigate to Signing in to Google, then click Passkeys and security keys.
NOTE: If 2-Step Verification is off, click 2-Step Verification to turn it on and follow the instructions provided.
3. Add a security key
Click Create a passkey, then click Use another device.
IMPORTANT: Disregard any messages or warnings that a passkey can't be created on your device. Your security key can still be added under Use another device.
4. Create a PIN and register your key
Insert your security key if you haven't already. Click OK to allow Windows Security to continue setup.
Create a PIN for your security key if no PIN has been created yet, then click OK.
When prompted, touch your security key.
Click Done to complete registration.
Signing in
To sign in with your HyperFIDO security key, proceed to sign in to your account as usual.
When prompted, enter your PIN for the security key, then click OK.
When prompted, touch your security key to finish signing in.
NOTE: The sign-in process may vary slightly depending on your account settings.
Adjusting Sign-In Options
In some cases, you may want to toggle on or off Skip password when possible.
When On, Google Accounts will bypass entering your password and allow you to sign in immediately using your security key.
When Off, you'll be prompted to enter your password each time. At the second step, you can use your security key to verify.
NOTE: Sign-in options may be linked to Workspace settings. Check with your organization or system administrator if you encounter any issues.
Editing your security key
To rename or edit your security key, navigate back to Security & sign-in, then click the Edit (pencil) icon.
You can register multiple security keys to one account as backups or for additional user access.
NOTE: To change your security key PIN or to reset your PIN if you forget it, you must manage the security key through Windows. Learn more.
Updated April 2026