Getting Started: Thetis Key Initial Setup

 Overview Flow of Setup

Detailed Steps of Setup

Step 1: Download and Install Thetis Key Manager

• For Windows: Download the software from the Download Center and run it as an administrator by right-clicking the file and selecting "Run as administrator".
• For Mac: Download the software from the Download Center, unzip the file, and drag the Thetis Key Manager to the Applications folder.
• ** If the Mac prevents opening NON-APPStore Software, please right click on the Manager App Icon and select Open, you should be able to open it.
• ** Or you can try (System Preferences > Security & Privacy, and click "Open Anyway" if prompted.)
• ** Mobile APP only work with TOPT feature, do not perform any FIDO related functions

Step 2: Setup PIN for the Thetis Key 

• After launch the Thetis Key Manager.
• Insert your Thetis key into a USB port.
• Set up a 6-digit PIN by selecting "Set PIN".
• Make sure to use a strong PIN that is not easily guessable.
• If your key has PinPlex feature, you need to setup a key satisfying PinPlex Rules.

 Step 3: Setup Fingerprint for BIOFP Key (Optional)

• Open the Thetis Management Software after connecting your Thetis Security Key to your computer. The software will automatically detect your key.
• In the software interface, navigate to the Fingerprint or Security settings and select Add Fingerprint or Register Fingerprint.
• Choose a finger to register, such as your index finger, when prompted. Place this finger on the fingerprint sensor and follow the on-screen instructions to lift and press your finger multiple times, allowing the software to capture different parts of your fingerprint.
• Once the software indicates Fingerprint Registration Successful, select Test or Verify to confirm recognition, then save the changes to complete the setup.

Step 4: Complete Key registration with your particular web service.
After setting up your PIN and fingerprint, remember that these steps do not yet enable your Thetis Key with any web service. To protect an account, follow these steps for each service:

• Log in to the web service you want to protect and go to Security Settings, look for Hardware Key, Passkey or Two-Step Verification (2FA/MFA) options.

• Look for options to Add Security Key, Set up Passkey, or Enable Two-Step Authentication.

• You can setup your Key in the following scenarios to protect your account

  • Passwordless Login (Passkey) [GUIDE]: Use Thetis as a hardware passkey for passwordless login.
  • 2-Step Auth Through FIDO [GUIDE]: Strengthen existing passwords with Thetis as FIDO2 2FA
  • Secure OTP 2FA Code [GUIDE]:  Store and Generate 2FA OTP codes more securely with Thetis instead of Google Authenticator.

• Once registered, your Thetis Key will be enabled for secure logins with this service. Repeat these steps for any other accounts you want to protect.

 

You can watch the PIN Initial Setup Guide.