Instructions: FED-LOGIN – Registering a Security Key (FIDO2)

Here you can find a list of compatible security keys that can be used:
Security keys (FIDO2)

Registration Instructions

Display of the FED-LOGIN registration tile.
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Registration must be completed on a device where you can use the Smartcard for login.
Log in at MyAccount using FED-LOGIN.
Navigate to the Login & Security tab.


Display indicating that you must log in with the smart card.
Smartcard Login
Click the Smartcard Login button to log in using your Smartcard. Smartcard login is required in order to manage login methods.


Screenshot showing the selection of a security key registration in MyAccount.
Selecting a security key registration.

Register a security key by clicking Register in the corresponding tile.

Instructions for adding a FIDO security key. Re-authenticate, name and register your Passkey.
Re-authenticate.

Follow the steps below.

To make changes, you must re-authenticate using your Smartcard certificate. Click Continue to proceed.

Input screen for naming the FIDO security key.
Enter a name for the FIDO security key.

Give your security key a name so that you can manage it later, then click Continue.

Brief instructions for the registration steps for the FIDO security key and information about Windows Hello.
Brief instructions and information.

Read the information about the Windows Hello security key, and click Start to begin the registration.

Display to select the type of security key.
Select security key.

Select the type of security key, click Next, and follow the remaining prompts until registration is complete.

Display of the successful registration of the FIDO security key.
Successful registration of the FIDO security key.

Your security key is now registered.


You can now use your FED-LOGIN from the internet without a Smartcard, using your registered security key.


Log in from a private device outside the federal network using your registered security key instead of a Smartcard.


FED-LOGIN login screen outside the federal network.
FED-LOGIN login with FIDO security key.

This enables access to data with a high protection requirement (QoA50).

What should I do if my security key no longer works?
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If your FIDO security key no longer works or if you no longer have it, obtain a new one and follow these steps:
  1. Log in using your Smartcard at eIAM MyAccount and remove the registration for the affected security key.
    Display for removing the FIDO security key.
    Remove the FIDO security key.

  2. Register your new security key as described in the instructions above.