MFA: How to Add a YubiKey or FIDO Key as an MFA Method (Windows 11)

These are instructions on how to add a YubiKey (5C NFC) security key as a multi-factor authentication (MFA) method to your account.  You will need a device which has a USB-C port in order to complete the process.  These instructions were written in Windows 11 using Microsoft Edge browser.

1. Open a browser on a device with USB-C port and go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup
2. Sign in with BSU credentials (you may skip to step 6 if you don't see the next screen)
3. Click Next at Let's keep your account secure screen
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4. Click Skip setup at Keep your account secure screen
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5. Check Don't show this again box and click Yes at Stay Signed in? screen
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6. At the Security info screen, click Add sign-in method
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7. Click the drop-down menu, choose Security key, and click Add
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8. At the Security Key screen, select USB device, and click Next
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9. At the Windows Security screen, select Security key and click Next
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10. Click OK, OK, and insert the YubiKey to a USB-C port
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11. Create a PIN which you can remember, four digit minimum, and click OK
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12. Touch the golden circle on the YubiKey twice, and click OK
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13. Give the key a name, click Next, and click Done
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That's it.

Please contact security@bridgew.edu if you have any questions.