What is a Hardware Token?

A hardware token is a physical device used to gain access to an electronically restricted resource. It acts like an electronic key.  The token is used in addition to a password as step 2 in a Two-Step Authentication process. Click here to learn more about Clutch’s Two-Step Authentication.

Follow the links below to learn more about the many popular Hardware authenticators that Clutch supports.

Click here to learn more about Apple Touch ID. To use Apple Touch ID, you will need to have upgraded your device to at least OS Sierra.
Click here to learn more about Windows Hello.
Click here to learn more about YubiKeys. 

You can find a step-by-step guide for enabling Hardware Authentication for Clutch here.

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Updated on May 20, 2020

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