Windows 10: How do I get rid of the sign in option for a security key?

When I try to sign into google I get a request for s sign-in with a security key. I do not have a security key. How do I get rid of this most irritating problem?

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Discovered after trying to sign-into MS that the FIDO2 key was removed

I don't use my Microsoft account for many services but when I need to sign-in to my MS account to use those, I've always been able to sign-in with the security key by Yubico. Its the blue key w/ a gold circle. I use a local account which suffices for most of the things I do on the desktop without needing to sign-in to MS

The key was added to my account and set up using Edge way back when it first became Microsoft compliant. I discovered yesterday when trying to sign-in to MS using the security key that my key wasn't listed in the advanced security options any longer with the other verification options. No one else uses my desktop or has access to it or to any of my service accounts. The account was protected w/ 2-step verification using the authenticator. I do not believe the account was breached at all with these security measures that've been in place for years.

The problem runs deeper than this though. After I discovered that the key was no longer listed as one of the options, I went to Windows settings and selected the key as one of the sign-in options. I changed my PIN and proceeded to sign-in.

I followed the MS support instructions and added the key back from the Edge browser.

Yet after I saw the key was added with a check mark next to it as an additional verification option to use, I signed out of my account from Edge. I then attempted to sign-in again selecting the security key as the option. I'll receive slightly different messages now in the steps to sign-in using the key than what used to appear before.

Its as though the key is detected, the authentication request is successful after inserting the key in the USB port, but after touching the gold flashing light to unlock the private key stored in the FIDO2 security key, the process appears to break down. Its almost as though the token request with my signed nonce by touching the flashing light either isn't sent or either isn't verified.

There wouldn't be a reason to perform a reset on the key and return it back to factory default settings when the same key works flawlessly with all my other accounts ! aka, Google, etc, etc

I was going to reach out to Yubico, but this isn't an issue with any other account. . . the process only fails signing-in to my MS account. An attempt to sign-in fails with Firefox as well. I don't use a Windows Hello PIN.

[EDIT] : there are no stupid questions here on TenForums so I want to ask one. I don't see anywhere stating the need to select Passwordless account under the advanced security options for the authentication process to be set up correctly. If so, then I shouldn't be concerned that Passwordless account is turned Off. Correct ?

 

password sign in

Hi,

About your concern with typing the password after being idle, it is actually recommended to activate for security reasons.

If you wish to disable it, I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps.

• Go to Settings.
• Click on Accounts.
• Click on Sign in options.
• On the right side, you will see required sign in.
• Change it to Never.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Getting rid of sign in password

Hi,

If you are using the Microsoft account then, there is no option to disable the password from the lock screen. Logging in to Windows 10 requires entering your Microsoft account credentials as
some of the services and settings require its access.

We suggest that you create a local user account to disable the password from the lock screen. You can also switch to local account and remove the sign in option. To do so, kindly visit this
link.

If you want to automatically sign in to your account, we recommend that you follow the steps below:

• Press the Windows key and the R key at the same time.
• Type netplwiz on the textbox, then press the Enter key.
• Once the User Accounts window pops up, select the user account that you want to sign in to automatically.
• Uncheck Users must enter a username and password to use this computer, then click on
  Apply.
• Enter the password of the requested account.
• Click on OK.

Note: It is not advisable to remove the password of any of your user accounts for security purposes.

We hope this helps. Let us know if you have any other questions.