Google Workspace Updates Blog:
Google Credential Provider for Windows (GCPW) has been updated to support FIDO2-compliant physical security keys as a second factor for authentication. This update helps organizations improve their security posture by enabling administrators to enforce 2-Step Verification (2SV) using hardware security keys at the Windows login screen. Additionally, users can now use passkeys from nearby Bluetooth-connected mobile devices for their second-factor authentication.
Getting started
- Admins: Visit the Help Center to learn more about enforcing 2SV.
- End users: There is no end user setting for this feature.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 13, 2026
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Prepare to install GCPW
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