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2. Open a terminal and create your SSH key. Replace ``"your_comment"`` with a label to identify it (e.g., "Nitrokey GitLab").
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By default, the key is a non-resident key, meaning a local key handle is stored in ``~/.ssh/`` while the private key remains securely on the Nitrokey.
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Use the ``-O resident`` option if you want the key to be portable across systems.
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For a more detailed explanation of the difference between resident and non-resident keys, check out our :ref:`FAQ section <fido2-resident-vs-nonresident>`.
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After `disabling Enforce Attestation <https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/authentication/howto-authentication-passwordless-security-key#fido-security-key-optional-settings>`_ Nitrokey FIDO2 is supported by Azure Entra ID out of the box.
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.. _fido2-resident-difference-nonresident:
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.. faq:: What is the difference between Non-Resident Keys and Resident?
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A non-resident key (non-discoverable credential) is the default credential type created when the user registers their Nitrokey FIDO2 with an authentication system that supports FIDO2/WebAuthn.
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