The availability of passkey support can vary based on the operating system and web browser being used.
MacOS: Passkey support is provided by browsers such as Safari and Firefox.
Windows: Most web browsers offer passkey support.
On mobile: It’s recommended to use the mobile web version of the service, as almost every application directs users to the web version within a mobile browser for the setup process.
Before you start, make sure you have a contactless reader that is compatible with ISO 14443 for contactless or ISO 7816 for contact reader.
Log in to your Bitfinex account and go to “Account”.
Go to “Security“ and select “Set up” for
FIDO(U2F).
Give a name for your security key. This can be anything you like and then select “Begin device registration”.
A windows security pop-ups will appear. Click ‘OK’.
The system will prompt the available options to setup a passkey. Ensure to select the “Security key” and select “Next”.
The system will prompt the message to setup the security key. While the prompt is opening, place the card on the contactless reader.
Once the card is registered properly, the system will ask you to put the PIN. Once you put in the PIN, select “Continue” and in the next pop up, select “OK” again
Ensure you remember your PIN. It is advisable to save it securely or write it down in a safe place. You will need this PIN the next time you log in to a site where you have set up passkey authentication.
You may need to enter the 6 digits code that you will get from the Google Authenticator app. Enter the code here and select “Authenticate”.
Go to your email and open the verification email from Bitfinex. Select “Activate U2F 2FA Now” button and you will be taken back to the website.
You have successfully setup the Cryptnox FIDO2 passkey on Bitfinex account.
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