FIDO authentication API reference

The FIDO authentication APIs enable passwordless authentication using FIDO2 standards. These APIs support web authentication scenarios, allowing users to authenticate using biometrics, security keys, or platform authenticators.

API categories

The FIDO authentication APIs are organized into two main categories:

Web APIs

FIDO2 authentication for web platforms, including:

• Authenticator attestation API: Handles authenticator registration
• Authenticator assertion API: Handles authentication assertions

Administrative APIs

Administrative APIs for managing FIDO2 authenticators, policies, and users:

• Authenticator admin API: Manages authenticators
• Authenticator policy admin API: Manages authenticator policies
• User admin API: Manages FIDO2 users

Related documentation

• FIDO authentication overview: Product overview and implementation documentation