Here are the security keys Apple recommends for iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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The main new feature that arrived with iOS 16.3 and macOS 13.2 is support for physical security keys. For those that want to take security up a notch, you’ll need to pick up at least two hardware keys, but which ones to choose? Here are the security keys Apple recommends for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

With the launch of physical security key support for Apple devices, the company hasn’t jumped into making its own keys. Instead, it made iPhone, iPad, and Mac compatible with existing FIDO-certified security keys.

If you choose to use Security Keys for Apple ID, the hardware keys will replace the six-digit 2FA code that’s normally sent to a verified device. That means this is definitely not the right fit for everyone as you assume full responsibility for your account (if your keys are lost you may be locked out of your account permanently). But if you want a greater level of security for your Apple ID, physical keys offer that.

In a support document, Apple has recommended three specific keys while also giving the green light to others that meet a couple of guidelines.

Important: You’ll need a minimum of two FIDO-certified security keys to enable them with iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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