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General Support => Day-to-Day Use => Topic started by: bsdaiwa on May 04, 2020, 05:02:14 AM

Title: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: bsdaiwa on May 04, 2020, 05:02:14 AM
I am thinking of getting and using the Google Titan Security Key for authorization but don't know if it will impact how my OBi devices interact with Google Voice. Can anyone provide any guidance on the use of the Titan Security Key and its impact on the OBi/GV usage?
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: SteveInWA on May 04, 2020, 10:38:48 AM
There is no impact whatsoever to OBiTALK devies, aside from improved security by using the key. 

Remember, OBiTALK devices do not store your Google login credentials; they only store a unique secure token generated when you grant the device permission to use the Google Voice service.

If you also are considering the even stronger measure of using Google's Advanced Protection Program (as I do), then be aware that there is no way to bypass using your keys to sign in on any device (computer, phone, tablet).
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: bsdaiwa on May 05, 2020, 09:01:48 AM
Thanks SteveInWa, I was thinking of using my Pixel 3a since the Titan Security Key is built in. Your answer clears up the issue with my OBi's.
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: BigJim_McD on May 05, 2020, 09:35:43 PM
FYI:  Google's "Advanced Protection Program" website is displaying the following notice.

"Due to COVID-19, we're making changes to protect the health of our workforce, resulting in changes to our enrollment process. While you can still enroll with two physical security keys, we are temporarily suspending enrollment with your phone's built-in security key. If you are interested in enrolling with your phone's built-in security key, join our waitlist."
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: bsdaiwa on May 06, 2020, 06:58:12 AM
Thanks BigJim_McD, I put my name on the list for updates, just have to wait to activate using my phone.
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: SteveInWA on May 06, 2020, 03:13:05 PM
You really, really need to have two different physical security keys.  If you only rely on a smartphone as your key, and that phone is lost, stolen or dead, you're screwed.  It can take several business days to get Google to manually establish your identity and reset your account.

So, I suggest that you go ahead and buy the Titan key bundle ($50), or two keys in your choice of USB interfaces (A or C), either from Google or from Yubico.
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: bsdaiwa on May 07, 2020, 06:54:01 AM
Thanks Steve, I will take your advice as soon as they allow the setup for my phone.
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: CoolHandMike on June 12, 2021, 02:39:16 PM
I recently got a Titan security key, so of course I had to re-login.  I went to the ObiTalk website to re-enter credentials, but a prompt did not come up asking me to verify via 2FA (Titan security key), and therefore I still don't have access to my ObiTalk VoIP service.   >:(

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: Google Titan Security Key
Post by: SteveInWA on June 13, 2021, 03:52:27 PM
Quote from: CoolHandMike on June 12, 2021, 02:39:16 PM
I recently got a Titan security key, so of course I had to re-login.  I went to the ObiTalk website to re-enter credentials, but a prompt did not come up asking me to verify via 2FA (Titan security key), and therefore I still don't have access to my ObiTalk VoIP service.   >:(

Any suggestions?

You shouldn't have to use your key for that, as long as you are already signed into the correct Google / Gmail account that holds your Google Voice number.  In other words: