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Overview
A compatible USB security key provides an alternative to using the Microsoft Authenticator app on a mobile device for multi-factor authentication (MFA) with your Minnesota State Microsoft 365 account.
This option is available to:
- Students who do not have a mobile device that can run Microsoft Authenticator.
- Faculty and staff who do not have a compatible mobile device or prefer not to use their personal mobile device for MFA.
A USB security key is a physical device that plugs into your computer’s USB port to verify your identity when signing in.
Compatible USB Security Keys
Important: Only the two models listed below are compatible with our system. Not all USB security keys on the market will work. Before purchasing or using a key, confirm that it is one of these models and is the Bio - FIDO Edition.
Check your computer’s USB ports before ordering. If your computer has a USB-C port, choose the USB-C model - it is the preferred option.
Purchasing a USB Security Key
Students: If you do not have a mobile device that can run Microsoft Authenticator, you must purchase a compatible USB security key at your own expense.
Faculty and staff: You may purchase a compatible USB security key online or request one through ITS procurement and charge it to your department’s cost center. IT Solutions keeps a limited supply on hand for faster fulfillment through procurement, subject to availability.
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