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1 - At Least two FIDO-Certified Security Keys Apple requires you to register at least two security keys with your Apple ID to make sure you have a backup in case one gets lost or damaged, although you can register up to six keys if you want. These keys must be certified by the FIDO Alliance. That’s an industry standards group that ensures the security key is compatible and has been fully tested to meet the basic security requirements to be considered a secure key. You can go to Amazon and find FIDO-certified keys yourself, or you can choose one of the security keys that Apple suggests: 1. YubiKey 5C NFC/USB-C Security Key 2. YubiKey 5Ci USB-C/Lightning Security Key 3. FEITIAN ePass K9 NFC/USB-A Security Key 4. FEITIAN ePass K40 NFC/USB-C Security Key These are also the security keys we use here at iDrop News, so we can vouch for all of them. You can also go to FIDO’s website and check the security lists it suggests. You can also buy another key for yourself, but be sure that they’re FIDO-certified and that they work with your iPhone or Mac. An NFC key can be used with any modern iPhone, but if you plan to use it with a Mac or iPad you’ll need to ensure it also has the appropriate USB-C or Lightning connector. USB-A keys can be useful if you have an older Mac or need to log in from older PCs from time to time.