Smartphone as a Security Key
IDmelon supports a smartphone as a security key for passwordless authentication across supported user journeys.
Prerequisites
Before using a smartphone as a security key, users must:
- Install the IDmelon Authenticator App available on both the App Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android).
- Enable IDmelon as the Default Passkey Autofill Provider:
- Open the IDmelon Authenticator App.
- Tap the menu (☰) icon
- Go to Autofill Passkey.
- Enable IDmelon in the phone’s system settings.
Supported Scenarios
Once available to the user, the smartphone can be used as a security key for web authentication, including Microsoft 365 sign-ins.
Note: If the user also needs to log in to Windows with their smartphone, one of the following setups is required:
- Dedicated PC: Install the IDmelon Pairing Tool from the IDmelon website and pair it with the user’s phone.
- Shared PC: Use the IDmelon Reader connected to the machine to enable smartphone-based login.