Using a smart card to log in

• CCU2F

  1 39 10.0 Java

  An universal usable FIDO U2F authenticator applet for Java Cards

Once you know you have a JavaCard, you need to find a FIDO applet to install it. A quick look finds one here but I can't say how good it is.

• GlobalPlatformPro

  3 640 5.4 Java

  🌐 🔐 Manage applets and keys on JavaCard-s like a pro (via command line or from your Java project)

You then have to get the binary (CAP file) and use a tool like GlobalPlatformPro to install it. Hopefully your JavaCard has default authentication keys, otherwise you have to ask for this from whomever you bought it from.

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• solo1

  57 2,260 0.0 C

  Solo 1 firmware in C

  

As you can see this is a steep learning curve. If your interest is in learning about smartcards then it will be a rewarding challenge, however if you just want to log into Windows your best bet is to buy a FIDO-enabled smart card from somewhere like here. Most consumer FIDO tokens are sold as USB devices, not smart cards so your options are a bit limited. If you don't mind not using your built-in reader and want one of these, I suggest Solokeys or a Yubikey as nice, easy to use options.

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