How to use OnlyKey with VMware and Virtualbox
Virtual Machine Support
OnlyKey is supported on Virtual Machines in the same way as USB keyboards (USB HID).
VMware Workstation or VMware Fusion Support
- With the VM shut down, open the .vmx file in a text editor
- Add this line to the .vmx file and save
usb.generic.allowHID = "TRUE" usb.generic.allowLastHID = "TRUE" - Restart the VM and now you will be able to connect OnlyKey to the VM
Note: MacOS CATALINA (10.15+) requires additional security setting to access USB HID devices in VMware Fusion. Click on Apple logo on the top left of the Mac screen -> System Preferences -> Security and Privacy -> Privacy -> Input Monitoring. Select the + button and add VMware Fusion.
VirtualBox Support
- Go to Devices -> USB
- Select “CRYPTOTRUST ONLYKEY”
Or to have OnlyKey automatically connect to the VM whenever the VM is powered on
- Go to Devices -> USB -> USB Settings
- Select the add button (Green Plus)
- Select “CRYPTOTRUST ONLYKEY”
- Remove and reinsert OnlyKey to connect it to the VM