FIDO/PASSKEY SETUP OVERVIEW
It takes 4 simple steps to utilzie Thetis Security Key to strengthen your security measure via FIDO/PASSKEY Protocol.
1. Initial Setup
Initialize PIN of Key by using Thetis Manager Software
2. Pick a Web Account
Pick a FIDO compatible web account to start.
3. Register Your Key
Register Your key with the chosen web account
4. Login Verification
Log in again to verify your key setup
STEP 2: Choose A Service to Protect
Thetis Security Keys work seamlessly with hundreds of popular services that support FIDO2 and Passkey standards.
STEP 3: Register Your Key to Protect Your Account
We will demo setup using google accounts. Follow similar step to add security key for your other accounts. Try perform this on a computer with Chrome Browser for Maximum compatibility.
1
Access Account Security Settings
First, log in to your google account, and visit account security settings. Scroll down the page and click on "Passkeys" or "2-Step Verification".
Google Acccount Security Setting
2
Enable Passkey/FIDO Function
Navigate through 2-Step verification and passkey settings, until you see this page. Click on the "Create a Passkey" option in the middle of the page.
3
Register Thetis Key for Passkey/FIDO
Click on "Usa Another Device" (this option is to engage Thetis Key as a passkey, rather than storing passkey on your current computer).
4
Plug in the key and Complete Setup
Follow the on screen instructions, to plug in the key. Enter the PIN or press the button on the key when prompted. Once you complete all the procedures, your Thetis Key is now enabled for Passkey/Fido verification for your account.
STEP 5: Login to Verify Key Setup
Log out of your Google account and log back in. When prompted, select Passkey or Security Key as your verification method. Insert your Thetis Key and enter your PIN if required. For services that support only MFA (not full Passkey login), you may also need to enter your account password during login.
Additional Features for Advanced Users
After identify your security use case, follow the corresponding guide below to complete your Thetis Key Registration.
1. Passwordless Login (Passkey Functionality)
Use your Thetis Key as a passkey to authenticate without passwords on supported services.
Passkey Deployment Guides
2. FIDO2 2FA Authentication
Strengthen your account security by adding two-factor authentication (2FA) using FIDO2 technology.
FIDO 2FA Deployment Guide
3. TOTP 2FA Code Storage
Store 2FA TOTP seed on physical keys access 6-digit OTP securely with Thetis APP instead of Google Authenticator.
TOTP 2FA Deployment Guide
4. Secure Password Manager
Pair your Thetis Key with password managers like 1Password, LastPass, or Bitwarden to manage your passwords securely.
Thetis with Password Manager Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security used to ensure that people trying to access an online account are who they say they are. First, you enter your password, and then you're required to provide a second form of verification, such as a security key like the Thetis FIDO2 Key. This makes it much harder for hackers to gain access, even if they have your password.
The Thetis FIDO2 Security Keys is a physical device that enhances the security of your online accounts. It supports advanced authentication protocols like FIDO2, providing strong protection against phishing and account takeovers. By requiring physical access to the key for login, it ensures that your accounts are secure even if someone steals your password.
If you lose your Thetis FIDO2 Key, you won’t be locked out of your accounts as long as you have a backup method set up, such as a Spare Key or an alternate two-factor authentication method (e.g., an authenticator app or SMS code). It’s important to act quickly by disabling the lost key in your account settings to prevent unauthorized access.
Yes, having a Spare Thetis FIDO2 Security Key is highly recommended. Just like you would keep a spare house or car key, having a backup ensures you can still access your accounts if your primary key is lost or damaged. Setting up both keys at the same time gives you continuous access and peace of mind.
