Yubico YubiKey Security Key Microsoft Authenticator MFA setup

Yubikey and other Hardware Security Keys are another option for multi-factor authentication to get into your CWU account. They are used by plugging them in to a USB or USB-C port or through NFC taps while signing in. Similar to a house key but for your CWU account!

NOTE: adding Yubikey needs an existing MFA method for initial setup BUT you can remove the other methods after setup

1. Go to aka.ms/mysecurity info
2. Click add sign in method
3. Click the top method "security Key"
4. Plug in the key to a usb port. When you do this a pop-up will appear on your computer screen. The first two will ask you to select OK as part of the security key setup process. Click ok on these two screens
5. The next pop-up will ask you to type in a 4 digit Pin for the Security Key
6. Touch the button (typically the round metal circle) on the security key
7. On the next pop-up click Ok one more time
8. Your browser will send a permissions pop-up. You will need to Click "allow" for your browser to use the security key
   

Using the YubiKey on windows for my.cwu.edu once set up

1. Go to the my.cwu.edu
2. Sign in with your username and password
3. Plug in your security key and click "windows hello or external security key"
4. Enter your 4 digital
5. Touch your security key

Using YubiKey on Android to sign into my.cwu.edu

1. Sign into my.cwu.edu with your username and password.
2. It MAY say no passkeys are available, if it does click "use a different device", if not ignore this step.
3. Enter your 4 digit pin.
4. Click the Button or gold disk on your smart key