Security Key or Biometric Authenticator
- Andrew Erickson
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Security Keys or Biometric Authenticators are an additional Multi-Factor Authentication method that can be setup for your ACE account.
They are also referred to as Passkeys.
Passkeys utilize “something you have,” like a phone or tablet, to authenticate
Passkeys do not require an additional application
You may need to enable Bluetooth on your device for some apps
These should be setup as an additional or backup authentication method only.
Since they do not properly authenticate with all ACE-connected apps, they are not the preferred method to use.
Okta Verify is the authentication method recommended by UNLV OIT and SOM IT.
1 How to set up | 2 How to sign in | 3 Works with | 4 Known issues |
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How to set up
| 1 | Log in to the Okta Dashboard: https://ace.unlv.edu/ | |
| 2 | In the top right corner next to your name:
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| 3 | Under Security Methods, click Set up next to Security Key or Biometric Authenticator. |  |
| 4 | Select Set up. |  |
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| 7 | Finish the setup on your device. It should return you to the Okta Dashboard where you can confirm the setup was completed. | |
How to sign in
You may need to enable Bluetooth on your device.
| 1 | When signing in to your ACE account, select Security Key or Biometric Authenticator. If you have another default authenticator set up, you may need to choose “Verify with something else” to change the method. |  |
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You can remember devices for faster future sign-ins |  |
| 3 | Select your device |  |
| 4 | Complete the steps on your device to complete the sign in | |
Works with
UNLVMail
Workvivo
LogMeIn
Known issues
Security keys cannot be used to authenticate when signing in to Adobe apps.
Use Okta Verify or Google Authenticator when logging into Adobe
When selecting “Use a passkey,” it’s possible to accidentally sign into other Google accounts if they are set up on your device.
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