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NomadUK
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2 years ago

Unable to set up USB key in Safari due to 1Password

When I try to add a USB security key to either Google Workspace/GSuite or to 1Password itself, I'm unable to do so because 1Password's dialog box keeps popping in and insisting on creating a Passkey,...
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1P_Dave
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2 years ago

Hello NomadUK! 👋

Thanks for reaching out. Because both security keys and passkeys use the same underlying webauthn technology, you may see 1Password offering to save a security key as a passkey. If you'd like to use your hardware security key instead then you can dismiss the prompt by pressing esc on your keyboard or by clicking on the security key icon in the prompt:

You'll then be able to use your hardware security key. I hope that helps. 🙂

-Dave