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title: Reset-security-key
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description: Windows<77>10 enables users to sign in to their device using a security key. How to reset a security key
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keywords: FIDO2, security key, CTAP, Microsoft-compatible security key
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ms.prod: w10
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ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
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ms.sitesec: library
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ms.pagetype: security, mobile
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audience: ITPro
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author: mapalko
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ms.author: mapalko
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manager: dansimp
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ms.collection: M365-identity-device-management
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ms.topic: article
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localizationpriority: medium
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ms.date: 11/14/2018
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ms.reviewer:
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---
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# How to reset a Microsoft-compatible security key?
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> [!Warning]
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> Some information relates to pre-released product that may change before it is commercially released. Microsoft makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to the information provided here.
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>[!IMPORTANT]
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>This operation will wipe everything from your security key and reset it to factory defaults.</br> **All data and credentials will be cleared.**
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A [Microsoft-compatible security key](https://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/hello-for-business/microsoft-compatible-security-key) can be reset via Settings app ( Settings > Accounts > Sign-in options > Security key ).
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</br>
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Follow the instructions in the Settings app and look for specific instructions based on your security key manufacturer below:
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|Security key manufacturer</br> | Reset instructions </br> |
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|Yubico | **USB:** Remove and re-insert the security key. When the LED on the security key begins flashing, touch the metal contact <br> **NFC:** Tap the security key on the reader <br>|
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|Feitian | Touch the blinking fingerprint sensor twice to reset the key|
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|HID | Tap the card on the reader twice to reset it |
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>[!NOTE]
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>The steps to reset your security key may vary based on the security key manufacturer.</br>
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>If your security key is not listed here, please reach out to your security key manufacturer for reset instructions.
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