# Adding Hideez Key 4 to your Google Account on macOS and Linux

To add your Hideez Key to your Google Account, follow these steps:

1. Sign in to your [**Google Account**](https://www.google.com/account/about/) using a web browser on your computer.
2. Go to the “Security” section in your Google Account settings.
3. Select “Passkeys and security keys.”

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4. Choose “Create a Passkey.”

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5. In the window that appears, select “Use another device.”

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6. Confirm your action and scan your fingerprint using the Hideez  Key or enter the PIN code.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process of adding your Hideez Key to your Google Account.

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8. Confirm your action and scan your fingerprint using the Hideez Key or enter the PIN code.

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{% hint style="info" %}
After adding your Hideez Key to your Google Account, you'll be able to sign in to your account without entering a password, using only your email. This provides FIDO2 authentication.
{% endhint %}
