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# What is a Microsoft compatible security key?
Microsoft has been aligned with the [FIDO Alliance](https://fidoalliance.org/) from the start with a mission to replace passwords with an easy to use, strong credential. We have been working with our partners to extensively test and deliver a seamless and secure authentication experience to end users.
Microsoft has been aligned with the [FIDO Alliance](https://fidoalliance.org/) with a mission to replace passwords with an easy to use, strong 2FA credential. We have been working with our partners to extensively test and deliver a seamless and secure authentication experience to end users.
The [FIDO2 CTAP specification](https://fidoalliance.org/specs/fido-v2.0-id-20180227/fido-client-to-authenticator-protocol-v2.0-id-20180227.html) contains a few optional features and extensions which are crucial to provide that seamless and secure experience.
A security key **must** implement the following features and extensions from the FIDO2 CTAP protocol to be Microsoft compatible:
A security key **MUST** implement the following features and extensions from the FIDO2 CTAP protocol to be Microsoft compatible:
| #</br> | Feature / Extension trust</br> | Why is this required? </br> |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Resident key | This feature enables the security key to be portable, where your credential is stored on the security key |
| 2 | Client pin | This feature enables security keys to protect your credentials with a second factor like PIN </br> We recommend strong multi-factor credentials for authentication to all Microsoft services|
| 2 | Client pin | This feature enables you to protect your credentials with a second factor and applies to security keys that do not have an user interface|
| 3 | hmac-secret | This extension ensures you can sign-in to your device when it's off-line or in airplane mode |
| 4 | Multiple accounts per RP | This feature ensures you can use the same security key across multiple services like MSA and AAD |
| 4 | Multiple accounts per RP | This feature ensures you can use the same security key across multiple services like Microsoft Account (MSA) and Azure Active Directory (AAD) |