Enabling Hardware Authenticators is one way to better protect your account. Some popular hardware authenticators include Apple Touch ID, Window Hello, and YubiKeys.
Follow the links below to learn more about some of the most 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.
Step 1
Navigate to the top right-hand corner of the screen to the menu under your brand. Click on “My Account”.
Step 2
Enter your username and password for your Clutch account.
Step 3
You will be given the option to continue sign-in using the Google Authenticator App or your Hardware Key. Click the button Use Hardware Key.
Step 4
You will be prompted to activate your Hardware Key. Be sure to allow Clutch to see your security key.
This activation may vary based on the type of Hardware Authenticator you have. Some require a button to be pressed on your device while others may require a fingerprint scan or facial recognition. Please read and understand the instructions for your specific hardware token.
Once the hardware token activates successfully, you will be logged into the Clutch software.
