How do I setup WebAuthn for my account?

This article provides a step-by-step guide to enhancing your Canary Console's security by setting up Web Authentication (WebAuthn). It covers the process of enabling WebAuthn, selecting your authentication method, and completing the setup.

Web Authentication adds a second layer of security to your Console's authentication process, using either a security key or a built-in sensor.

Follow the steps below to enable WebAuthn for your user account:

Step 1: Log in to your Console

Step 2: Open User Management

1. Click on the Gear icon at the top right of your Console.
2. Click on User Management.

Step 3: Enable WebAuthn

Enable WebAuthn under Your Profile.

Select the authentication method you will be using.

Step 4: Authenticate Using Your WebAuthn Key or Sensor

Depending on the WebAuthn option you chose, you will be presented with a pop up to use your key or sensor.

1. Pop up for Security key

2. Pop up for Built-in Sensor

WebAuthn has been enabled!

The next time you log in, you will be asked to use your WebAuthn authenticator.