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Are these 2 security keys taking the place of the 2-Step keys used to validate 3rd party apps?

Are these 2 security keys taking the place of the 2-Step keys used to validate 3rd party apps?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jan 29, 2023 10:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2023 11:34 AM

I suspect you are describing two separate subjects.


Security keys for Apple ID are devices intended to prevent unauthorized use of your Apple ID. About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support describes how to use them.


Validating third party apps is another subject altogether. An answer depends on whether you are developing software for use on Apple products, or if you merely intend to install and use apps developed by others.

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Jan 29, 2023 11:34 AM in response to equake

I suspect you are describing two separate subjects.


Security keys for Apple ID are devices intended to prevent unauthorized use of your Apple ID. About Security Keys for Apple ID - Apple Support describes how to use them.


Validating third party apps is another subject altogether. An answer depends on whether you are developing software for use on Apple products, or if you merely intend to install and use apps developed by others.

Are these 2 security keys taking the place of the 2-Step keys used to validate 3rd party apps?

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