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In the digital age, every second of work is connected to the internet. Users' privacy and security are constantly at risk due to work done online.
A little carelessness can lead to a Google or Microsoft account being hacked. On the other hand, hackers are always present. Hackers can easily hack the password of an internet user and steal information.
In such a situation, every other user needs a lock that cannot be opened easily with any key. Security key can be used for Google and Microsoft account.
What is a security key?
A security key is a special type of device that looks like a pen drive. It is a physical USB drive. It is used by plugging it into a device just like a pen drive.
Even millions of efforts by the hacker would be in vain.
Even if the hacker has the account password, your account will not be hacked. The security key does not depend on the device.
The security key connects via USB, Bluetooth or NFC. In such a case, the chances of the account being hacked are very low. As soon as a user visits a website, the website verifies the user's identity with the help of the security key.
How to add a security key to your Google account
First of all you have to come to the security option in your Google account.
Now sign in to your Google account and verify it.
Now you have to come to Add More Second Steps To Verify.
Here you will have to come to the security key option.
Here you get the option to add a security key.
Bluetooth must be turned on in the phone.
You receive a verification code for the security key.
Now you have to follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Now you have to come to the option of Get Started.
Now you will see the option 'How to use security'.
If you are using a security key in the phone, you will need to select Bluetooth.
For computer or laptop you will have to come to the USB option.
Follow the on-screen instructions and perform pairing.
Your security key will now be connected.