Managing your smart cards and security keys shouldn't require a terminal. The ZTPass Key Manager App is the one app to configure PINs, FIDO2 credentials, and PIV certificates on your ZTPass hardware — available now on iOS and Android.

Overview:

Passwords are broken. Phishing campaigns harvest them in seconds, credential-stuffing attacks scale to millions of accounts overnight, and even the most cautious user can slip up with a convincing fake login page. The answer the security industry has converged on is hardware-backed, phishing-resistant authentication — and that's exactly what ZTPass is built to deliver.

But owning a security key is only half the story. You need a reliable key manager app to configure it, personalize security settings, load certificates, manage FIDO2 credentials. That's where ZTPass Key Manager comes in — a purpose-built app that makes every configuration task approachable, with no terminal required.

What is ZTPass Key Manager? 

ZTPass Key Manager is the official key manager app for the full ZTPass hardware lineup — including the SmartAuth Card Series and the AuthentiKey security keys. It gives you a clean, guided interface to perform every configuration task that would otherwise require command-line tools or third-party utilities.

Currently available on iOS , Android, macOS and  Windows desktop , the app connects to your device either over NFC (tap and go on mobile) or USB (direct connection on Android and desktop). Every operation that touches private keys or certificates requires PIN verification plus a physical interaction — the key never gives up your credentials without you.

"Private keys never leave the hardware device. All sensitive operations require PIN verification and physical device interaction — tap or touch."

Core Features: 

Everything you can do inside the app

Key Manager covers the full lifecycle of your hardware authenticator — from first-time setup to day-to-day credential management and eventual device reset.

Device Dashboard - View connected security keys, registered devices, and current status. Automatically detects devices via NFC (iOS/Android) or USB (Android).

Security Setup - PIN/PUK, management key rotation, touch requirement.

FIDO2 Manager - Manage FIDO2 credentials including PIN setup, PIN change, credential listing, editing display names, and secure deletion. Supports NFC and USB where applicable.

PIV Administration - Perform PIV operations in USB mode including PIN/PUK management, Admin Key rotation, certificate viewing, and full PIV reset.

Certificate Viewer - Securely view stored X.509 certificates by slot with detailed metadata including subject, issuer, validity, key type, and signature algorithm.

Hardware-Enforced Security - All sensitive operations require PIN verification and physical device interaction (tap or touch). Private keys never leave the hardware device.

Getting Started: 

From unboxing to configured in minutes

1.Install the app

Download ZTPass Key Manager from the App Store or Google Play. No account required — the app works directly with your hardware.

2. Connect your key

Tap your key to your phone over NFC, or plug in via USB on Android. The app auto-detects the device and displays its current status.

3. Configure with guided screens

Set your PIN, enable the protocols you need (FIDO2, PIV, or both), import certificates, and adjust touch and connectivity policies — all through clear, step-by-step UI.

Why hardware key management matters:

FIDO2 security cards and keys are only as strong as their configuration. A Card or key shipped with default settings, an unset PIN, or legacy protocols still enabled is meaningfully weaker than one that's been properly hardened. Most users don't configure their cards keys — not because they don't care, but because the tools have historically required command-line expertise.

A good key manager removes that barrier entirely. Whether you're an IT administrator provisioning hundreds of devices or an individual user setting up your first hardware authenticator, ZTPass Key Manager walks you through every setting with the context you need to make the right choices — without opening a terminal.

Combined with ZTPass's hardware line — FIPS 201-3 PIV + FIDO2.1 smart cards and AAL3-capable security keys — the Key Manager is the management layer that turns strong hardware into a fully hardened, policy-aligned identity solution. 

Ready to take control of your Smart card and security keys?

Download ZTPass Key Manager App today and configure your hardware authenticator in minutes — no terminal required.

Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play

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