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Revise FAQ content for Nitrokey FIDO2
Updated FAQ entries for Nitrokey FIDO2 to improve clarity and accuracy.
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.. faq:: Which Operating Systems are supported?
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Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. Also some support (FIDO2) for Android.
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Windows, Linux, macOS, and Android
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.. faq:: What can I use the Nitrokey for?
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See the `overview <https://www.nitrokey.com/products/nitrokeys>`_ of supported use cases.
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.. faq:: What happens if I lose my FIDO device?
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.. faq:: What happens if I lose my Nitrokey?
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When securing accounts using FIDO (two-factor authentication and
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passwordless login), you should configure another factor in your account as
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a backup. Depending on the service this backup factor can be a phone number,
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an app or even a second Nitrokey FIDO2. If you lose a Nitrokey FIDO2, you
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can still log in with the second Nitrokey FIDO2 (or with another second
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a backup. Depending on the service/website this backup factor can be a phone number,
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an app or another Nitrokey. In the last case, if you lose one Nitrokey you
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can still log in with the second Nitrokey (or with another second
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factor).
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.. faq:: How large is the storage capacity?
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The Nitrokey FIDO2 doesn't contain storage capability for ordinary data (it can only store cryptographic keys).
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The Nitrokey 3 and Nitrokey Passkey don't contain storage capability for ordinary file (it can only store cryptographic keys).
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.. faq:: How many keys can my Nitrokey FIDO2 store?
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.. faq:: How many FIDO credentials can my Nitrokey store?
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It can store up to 50 passkeys also known as discoverable credentials and an unlimited number of non-discoverable credentials.
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It can store an unlimited number of non-discoverable credentials. The `factsheet <https://www.nitrokey.com/files/doc/Nitrokey_3_factsheet.pdf>`_ states the amount of discoverable credentials resp. resident keys.
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.. faq:: How to use Nitrokey FIDO2 with Azure Entra ID (Active Directory)?
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.. faq:: How to use Nitrokey with Azure Entra ID (Active Directory)?
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After `disabling Enforce Attestation <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key#fido-security-key-optional-settings>`_ Nitrokey FIDO2 is supported by Azure Entra ID out of the box.
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Some Nitrokey models are supported by Azure Entra ID out of the box. For some Nitrokey models you need to `disable Enforce Attestation <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key#fido-security-key-optional-settings>`_.
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.. faq:: What is the difference between Non-Resident Keys and Resident?
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.. faq:: What is the difference between discoverable credential and non-discoverable credential?
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A non-resident key (non-discoverable credential) is the default credential type created when the user registers their Nitrokey FIDO2 with an authentication system that supports FIDO2/WebAuthn.
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The authentication system stores the key handle, while the private key remains securely inside the Nitrokey.
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A non-discoverable credential (also: non-resident key) is the default credential type created when the user registers their Nitrokey with an authentication system that supports FIDO2/WebAuthn.
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This configuration uses no storage space on the Nitrokey and depends on the authentication system to supply the key handle during login.
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The FIDO2 PIN controls access to the Nitrokey and authorizes all operations involving private keys.
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Therefore an unlimited amount of credentials can be used with a Nitrokey. During login users have to enter their user name.
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A resident key (discoverable credential) is stored directly on the Nitrokey, including all credential information and metadata required for authentication.
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A discoverable credential (also: resident key) is stored directly on the Nitrokey, including all required credential information and metadata.
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This allows the credential to be found automatically by the authentication system without providing an external key handle and enables username-less authentication.
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Resident credentials are protected by the FIDO2 PIN, which authorizes their use and ensures that only the authorized user can access them.
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Each credential typically occupies a few hundred bytes of secure storage.
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Each credential typically occupies a few hundred bytes of secure storage, thus limiting the amount of credentials used with a Nitrokey (see
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`factsheet <https://www.nitrokey.com/files/doc/Nitrokey_3_factsheet.pdf>`_).

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