Easily set up Crescendo FIDO Cards and Keys. Configure passkeys and enable passwordless authentication of physical spaces and applications.
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Crescendo® FIDO
Follow these easy steps to get started with your Crescendo FIDO device.
Crescendo Is Easy to Set Up and Use
Whether you've chosen the Crescendo FIDO Card or Key Series, this guide will walk you through the initial steps to make the most out of your experience.
Get Started
Please watch this short video on how to get started with your Crescendo device.
Learn More About Your FIDO Device
Crescendo Cards
![Crescendo 4000 smart card with chip and fido logo](/sites/default/files/images/2024-10/crescendo-4000-chip-fido.png)
![Crescendo 3000 contactless card](/sites/default/files/images/2024-10/crescendo-3000-contactless-fido.png)
![Crescendo 2300 smart card with chip and fido logo](/sites/default/files/images/2024-10/crescendo-2300-fido-chip.png)
![Crescendo 2300 Contactless Card](/sites/default/files/images/2024-09/crescendo-2300-contactless-card_0.webp)
Crescendo Keys
![crescendo usb a](/sites/default/files/images/2024-01/crescendo-usb-a-sm.jpg)
USB-A
![crescendo usb c](/sites/default/files/images/2024-01/crescendo-usb-c-sm.jpg)
USB-C
3 Simple Steps to Set Up Your FIDO Device
Key Setup
- Locate your key and either a reader (embedded or external) or USB port (USB-A or USB-C)
- Enrollment: Follow our video above*
- Compatibility & Troubleshooting: Discover compatible apps and find solutions for common issues
Card Setup
- Locate your card and contactless reader (embedded or external). For Crescendo cards that have a contact chip, you can also use a contact smart card reader.
- Enrollment: Follow our video above*
- Compatibility & Troubleshooting: Explore compatible applications and get help with any setup challenges
Please note: Each FIDO key is unique and does not have a backup, which is why we recommend having two keys for each account.
Unlock Doors, Data and Your Business Applications
The Crescendo portfolio provides convenient and secure authentication for all IT resources and physical workspaces.
Easily Integrate and Use Crescendo Devices With the Crescendo Tools
Learn More About FIDO and Crescendo
Ready to Order?
Use the Crescendo order form to select the configuration (physical and logical access technologies) of your Crescendo devices and place an order.