Security Key Redirection - TeamViewer Support
<main> <article class="userContent"> <h3></h3><h2 data-id="general">General</h2><div class="blockquote"><div class="blockquote-content"><p class="blockquote-line"><em>This article applies to customers with a TeamViewer </em><a href="https://www.teamviewer.com/en/teamviewer-tensor/" rel="nofollow noreferrer ugc"><em>Tensor license</em></a><em>.</em></p></div></div><p>Security key redirection enables the use of security keys through a TeamViewer session. </p><p>A security key plugged into the local computer can be recognized by the remote computer and used as if it were plugged directly into that computer, e.g., for web authentication, Windows logon, or running a task with elevated privileges.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-1"></h3><h2 data-id="benefits">Benefits</h2><p>While the most familiar form of Two-Factor Authentication is a one-time password texted to your phone, the most secure version is a physical security key that serves this purpose instead.</p><p>When an account is protected with a security key, nobody can gain access without having both your password and physical access to your security key.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-2"></h3><h2 data-id="prerequisites">Prerequisites</h2><p>To use security key redirection:</p><ul><li>a TeamViewer <strong>Tensor license</strong> is required; </li><li><strong>TeamViewer Host or full version</strong> must be installed on the remote side; and</li><li>the <strong>TeamViewer Virtual Security Key Driver</strong> must be installed on the remote computer.</li></ul><p><strong>📌Note:</strong> Some keys might require the installation of a mini driver on the remote machine. Please check the documentation of the key you intend to use.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-3"></h3><h2 data-id="install-the-teamviewer-virtual-security-key-driver">Install the TeamViewer Virtual Security Key Driver</h2><p>There are two ways to install the TeamViewer Virtual Security Key Driver: via the MSI installer or via the application settings.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="via-the-msi-installer">Via the MSI installer</h3><p>The installation can be done using the MSI installer with the following property:</p><pre class="code codeBlock" spellcheck="false" tabindex="0">INSTALLSECURITYKEYREDIRECTION=1 </pre><p><br></p><h3 data-id="via-teamviewer-application-settings">Via TeamViewer application settings</h3><ol><li>In the TeamViewer application, open the options by clicking the gear icon (⚙) at the top right.</li><li>Click on the <strong>Security</strong> tab on the left.</li><li>You will find the <strong>Security key redirection</strong> section at the bottom.</li><li>Click on <strong>Install...</strong> to install the driver.</li></ol><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/OUE47LVKQ3L8/install-driver-281-29.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/OUE47LVKQ3L8/install-driver-281-29.gif" alt="Install driver (1).gif" height="627" width="920" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>If the driver is correctly installed, it will appear in the <strong>Device Manager</strong> under System devices:</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/PMKM62IBWUST/image.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/PMKM62IBWUST/image.png" alt="image.png" height="569" width="778" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-4"></h3><h2 data-id="use-security-key-redirection.">Use security key redirection.</h2><p>On the local computer, plug in the security key during the TeamViewer session.</p><p>Any time during a session, go to <strong>Files & Extras </strong>and click on <strong>Redirect security key</strong>. This will list all compatible security keys.</p><p>Clicking on <strong>Start redirection</strong> will make them available on the remote computer.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/UACDF9ZA6GY8/start-redirection.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/UACDF9ZA6GY8/start-redirection.gif" alt="Start redirection.gif" height="640" width="945" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p>Once the redirection has started, any compatible security key plugged into the local computer will be automatically redirected.</p><p><br></p><h3 data-id="-5"></h3><h2 data-id="stop-the-redirection-of-a-security-key">Stop the redirection of a security key</h2><p>To stop the redirection, go to <strong>Files & Extras </strong>and click on<strong> Enable security key</strong>. This will list all security keys that are redirected to the remote computer.</p><p>Clicking on <strong>Stop redirection </strong>will stop the redirection of all available security keys.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/T0FN99DQAAMN/stop-redirection.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://us.v-cdn.net/6032394/uploads/T0FN99DQAAMN/stop-redirection.gif" alt="Stop redirection.gif" height="640" width="945" loading="lazy" data-display-size="large" data-float="none"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><h3 data-id="-6"></h3><h2 data-id="compatible-security-keys">Compatible security keys</h2><p>Security keys can be used based on the FIDO protocol and smart cards.</p> </article> </main>
