Windows 10: Set Up Security Key to Sign in to Microsoft Account in Microsoft Edge

How to: Set Up Security Key to Sign in to Microsoft Account in Microsoft Edge

How to Set Up Security Key to Sign in to Microsoft Account in Microsoft Edge


A security key (ex: YubiKey) is a physical device that you can use instead of your user name and password to sign in. Since its used in addition to a fingerprint or PIN, even if someone has your security key, they wont be able to sign in without the PIN or fingerprint that you create. Security keys are usually available for purchase from retailers that sell computer accessories.

There are different types of security keys that you can use, like a USB key that you plug in to your device or an NFC key that you tap on an NFC reader. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the type of security key you have by reading the instruction manual from the manufacturer.

Starting with Windows 10 Windows Hello or a security key in Microsoft Edge. This can be handy if you are tired of having to remember or reset your Microsoft account password.

See also:

• Sign in to your Microsoft account with Windows Hello or a security key | Microsoft Support
• Secure password-less sign-in for your Microsoft account using a security key or Windows Hello - Microsoft 365 Blog

This tutorial will show you how to set up a security key to sign in to your Microsoft account online using Microsoft Edge from your Windows 10 PC.


CONTENTS:

• Option One: Set up Security Key sign-in method for your Microsoft account in Microsoft Edge
• Option Two: Remove Security Key sign-in method for your Microsoft account in Microsoft Edge

EXAMPLE: Sign in to Microsoft account with Security Key in Microsoft Edge























OPTION ONE [/i] Set up Security Key sign-in method for your Microsoft account in Microsoft Edge
1. If you haven't already, you will need to set up Windows Hello for your PIN for what you want to use with Microsoft Edge.

2. Open Microsoft Edge.

*note This will not work using any other web browser than Microsoft Edge.

3. Go to the Manage your sign-in methods webpage for your Microsoft account, and sign in if not already.

4. Click/tap on the Set up a security key link. (see screenshot below)



5. Select the USB device or NFC device type of security key you have, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshots below)





6. Insert your security key (ex: YubiKey) into the USB port. (see screenshot below)



7. Enter a PIN you want to use for this security key, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshots below)





8. Touch either the button or gold disk on your blinking security key. (see screenshots below)





9. Type a name you want for this sign-in method, and click/tap on Next. (see screenshot below)



10. Click/tap on Got it. (see screenshot below)



11. You will get a notification letting you know Microsoft account security info was added. (see screenshot below)








OPTION TWO [/i] Remove Security Key sign-in method for your Microsoft account in Microsoft Edge
1. Go to the Manage your sign-in methods webpage for your Microsoft account, and sign in if not already.

*note You can do this using any web browser.

2. Click/tap on the Remove link for the security key sign-in method you want to remove it from. (see screenshot below)



3. Click/tap on Remove to confirm. (see screenshot below)



4. You will get a notification letting you know Microsoft account security info was deleted. (see screenshot below)




That's it,
Shawn


Related Tutorials

• How to Set Up Windows Hello to Sign in to Microsoft Account in Microsoft Edge on Windows 10 PC
• How to Set Up Security Key to Log into Apps in Windows 10
• How to Reset Security Key to Factory Defaults in Windows 10

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Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
Step 1:
Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.

Step 2:
I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

1. Go to Settings.
2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
3. Select add someone else on this PC.
4. Enter a user name and hit next.
5. Click on Finish.
6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Step 3:
It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.

 

Cannot sign in microsoft account.

My device: Lumia 520. GDR2.
I cannot sign in my Microsoft account on my device. It didnt say any error but Microsoft account is not listed in Email and account list. When I click add button, it will show microsoft account option but after press sign in, it is still not shown in email
and account. Another problem is i cannot delete facebook account. Error code: 0x83cf1202. I have tried as suggested here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2475837/en-us#step0x83cf1202 but as my Microsoft account is not shown, I cannot do step 6.

Any suggestion?

 

Microsoft Edge TLS Security


After trying everything (not a lot of steps) listed in the Microsoft Edge support site, I did a wider search and found this very simple youtube video that fixed it immediately:

For those who prefer not to click links the steps are simple:

1. Click in the Cortana search bar next to the Win 10 Start button

2. Type internet options

3. Select internet options (control panel) from the list

4. Click on the advanced tab

5. Scroll down to the security section

6. Make sure the following are all clicked:
Use SSL 3.0
Use TLS 1.0
Use TLS 1.1
Use TLS 1.2

7. Click apply

8. Refresh the page that was giving the error and it should now connect.

Hope this helps, it was a 30 second fix after hours of pounding my head against the error with the Support site suggestions.

 

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Hi Micheal,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

• Is this the only account on the computer?
• Was this account upgraded from previous version of Windows?

It looks like you are using a local account. I suggest you follow these steps:

• Click on search in taskbar and type account.
• Click on Accounts.
• Now, under Your account, click on Sign in with Microsoft account instead.
• Enter your Local account password for confirmation and then follow the screen instruction.
• Enter User name credentials for your the new Microsoft account and click OK.

Hope this helps.

Regards

 

Microsoft account set as a work account and a Microsoft Account

Hi Dean,

As per the description, I suggest that you sign out of one of the accounts and sign into the account again. This will help us to know if the account used in either of the account is not the same.

To sign-out of the Microsoft Account follow the steps below

• Sign in to your Microsoft account on Windows 10.
• Click Start and then PC settings.
• Click Users and accounts and under Your Profile click Disconnect on the right of the screen.
• Enter your Microsoft account's password, and click on Next.
• Type in a Username, Password, and Password Hint that you want set for your Local account and click
  Next. Click on Sign out and Finish button.

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