Security News > 2020 > January > Use iPhone as Physical Security Key to Protect Your Google Accounts

You can now use your iPhone or iPad, running iOS 10 or later, as a physical security key for securely logging into your Google account as part of the Advanced Protection Program for two-factor authentication.

Roid users have had this feature on their smartphones since last year, but now Apple product owners can also use this advanced, phishing-resistant form of authentication as an alternative to a physical security key.

Adding extra security later of two-step authentication is one of the more essential steps you can take to secure your online accounts, which makes it harder for attackers to log in to your account, especially when they steal your password.

To get started, you first need to install the Smart Lock app on your iOS device, pair your phone with your laptop over Bluetooth to set the phone as a security key for your Google account, and then enroll in Google's Advanced Protection Program.

You are also recommended registering a backup security key to your account, just in case you lose your phone.

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