How to Configure WebAuthn with Security Keys as an Authenticator

Instructions on how to turn on WebAuthn as an option for users to use as an authenticator, this includes an FIDO2 device, like a Yubikey

Webauthn is a very secure way to accept Hardware security keys and device biometrics as an Authenticator type in Authsignal. Learn more about WebAuthn

Webauthn is available on Enterprise plans only. Please contact your account or customer success manager to discuss how to enable Webauthn as an Authenticator option.

  1. Enable WebAuthn by going to Dashboard > Settings > Authenticators

  2. Select Setup WebAuthn/FIDO2

  3. Ensure that you have already configured a Custom Domain, which will be your Relying Party (RP)

  4. Click Enable

 Device support

To use security keys, a browser must have JavaScript enabled and support WebAuthn. If those conditions are not met, Authsignal will not offer the option of enrolling or authenticating with security keys. Authsignal will challenge with another factor if available.