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CTOnews.com, January 25, Apple shared a supporting document this week detailing its new Apple ID security key feature, which is available from iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2. This document provides an overview of the new security key feature and explains how to use it.

Apple said the optional security features were designed for individuals who want "additional protection against targeted attacks such as phishing or social fraud". When enabled, logging in to Apple ID requires entering the user's account password and then using the FIDO authenticated security key to complete two-factor authentication instead of the traditional six-digit authentication code from another Apple device.

Users who enable this feature must be careful not to lose their security keys, as this may result in permanent loss of access to the Apple ID account. Therefore, the user must set at least two security keys, with a total of up to six.

Apple recommends keeping security keys in multiple locations. For example, you can hide your security key somewhere in your home as an alternative solution.

"keep your security key in a secure place and consider keeping it in multiple places," the file said. "for example, one key is at home and one key is in the office. If you are traveling, you may want to leave a security key at home."

CTOnews.com learned that to enable Apple ID's security key on iPhone or iPad, open the Settings application, click the user's name, click password and Security, select add Security key, and then follow the instructions on the screen. On Mac, open the system Settings application, click the name, click password and Security, click add next to Security key, and then follow the steps.

By repeating the above steps and clicking Delete all Security Keys, the user can delete the security key at any time, and the user's Apple ID will resume using the six-digit verification code for two-factor authentication.

Many security keys look like USB drives, some of which are available wirelessly through NFC, while others are equipped with Lightning, USB-C, or USB-A ports to connect directly to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apple recommends some security keys in the documentation, such as YubiKey 5Ci with both Lightning and USB-C.

Apple's documentation provides some other important details, so it's worth reviewing before enabling this feature. For example, when this feature is enabled, users cannot log on to iCloud for Windows, and some types of Apple ID accounts are not supported.

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