[GH-ISSUE #36] Add support for Google accounts with security keys #35

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opened 2026-03-02 23:33:09 +03:00 by kerem · 2 comments

kerem commented

2026-03-02 23:33:09 +03:00

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Originally created by @StevenPrescott on GitHub (Dec 23, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/airmessage/airmessage-server/issues/36

Right now, you can't sign into a Google account that uses security keys because the in-app browser on Mac doesn't support them in AirMessage. Additionally, with Advanced Protection enabled there is no bypass other than removing and re-enrolling all your keys.

Rather than using the alternative iMessage setup method, it would be nice if the app could either: show the URL (so the user can copy it into their own browser that does support security keys) or be given the option to complete the sign-in directly in their browser.

Originally created by @StevenPrescott on GitHub (Dec 23, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/airmessage/airmessage-server/issues/36 Right now, you can't sign into a Google account that uses security keys because the in-app browser on Mac doesn't support them in AirMessage. Additionally, with Advanced Protection enabled there is no bypass other than removing and re-enrolling all your keys. Rather than using the alternative iMessage setup method, it would be nice if the app could either: show the URL (so the user can copy it into their own browser that does support security keys) or be given the option to complete the sign-in directly in their browser.

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kerem commented

2026-03-02 23:33:10 +03:00

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@tagavari commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2022):

On macOS 10.15 or later, AirMessage Server 4 uses ASWebAuthenticationSession, which uses Safari by default, or the user's default browser if it supports web authentication sessions. I believe Chrome and Edge support this feature.

On macOS 10.14 or earlier, AirMessage Server 4 will launch the default browser.

Google's support page on security keys says that security keys are supported on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

I haven't tested AirMessage with an account protected by a security key, though the documentation implies this should work in practice. Can you explain how what you're experiencing differs from my understanding of how the process should work?

@tagavari commented on GitHub (Dec 23, 2022): On macOS 10.15 or later, AirMessage Server 4 uses [ASWebAuthenticationSession](https://developer.apple.com/documentation/authenticationservices/aswebauthenticationsession), which uses Safari by default, or the user's default browser if it supports web authentication sessions. I believe Chrome and Edge support this feature. On macOS 10.14 or earlier, AirMessage Server 4 will launch the default browser. [Google's support page on security keys](https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/6103523?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&oco=2) says that security keys are supported on Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. I haven't tested AirMessage with an account protected by a security key, though the documentation implies this should work in practice. Can you explain how what you're experiencing differs from my understanding of how the process should work?

kerem commented

2026-03-02 23:33:10 +03:00

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@StevenPrescott commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2023):

Sorry for the late reply. I went back and tried again. This time the login with Google option opened in a Safari window that supports keys. Closing this issue :)

@StevenPrescott commented on GitHub (Jan 14, 2023): Sorry for the late reply. I went back and tried again. This time the login with Google option opened in a Safari window that supports keys. Closing this issue :)

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