Password-less log in to cloud services from managed desktops

The FIDO2 solution is based on FIDO2 standards and extends the passwordless experience to desktops with TouchID.

Use cases

The following use cases are supported for passwordless log in:

  • Log in to cloud services from managed desktops.

    Users are automatically authenticated using macOS TouchID if the device supports TouchID. Entering their username and password is not required. The biometric option is also available and is turned off by default.

  • Log in to cloud services from unmanaged desktops using push notifications.

    Users are prompted to allow the access from a push notification sent to a managed or Auth-only mobile device. Entering their username and password is not required.

  • Log in to a desktop using push notifications.

    Users are prompted to allow the access from a push notification sent to a managed or Auth-only mobile device. Entering their username and password is not required.

    This use case requires that you also have a Cloud deployment.

Required components

  • Cloud deployment
  • Authenticate for macOS
  • Authenticate for Windows 10
  • FIDO2 cloud instance

Supported devices

  • macOS devices managed by Cloud
  • Windows 10 devices managed by Cloud

Supported browsers

  • macOS: Safari, Chrome
  • Windows 10: Edge, Chrome, Firefox