Security key 2fa causes reboot when logging in or resetting password MacBook

i have reset password but MacBook asks for 2fa on iOS which is my ubikey when I click to enter ubikey MacBook reboots. I can’t log in

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 15.6

Posted on Aug 29, 2025 05:51 PM

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Aug 30, 2025 09:21 AM in response to Sphinx23

Sphinx23 wrote:

i have reset password but MacBook asks for 2fa on iOS which is my ubikey when I click to enter ubikey MacBook reboots. I can’t log in


re: yubikey (?)


Take it out of the equation and compare your results.


for your third party device —if in doubt search the developers website or contact their: Support/Help/FAQ/Known issues/compatibility/updates…



https://support.yubico.com/hc/en-us


https://www.yubico.com/support/support-services/




ref:

macOS - Security - Apple https://www.apple.com/macos/security/

Apple Platform Security - Apple Apple Platform Security - Apple Support


Security key 2fa causes reboot when logging in or resetting password MacBook

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