Once you have the Collectors or Digital Deluxe edition registered on your account, and re-log into the game, your character (every character you now have, or make in the future) will receive an in-game mail that includes all the appropriate items.
You do not need to be a specific level to receive them. But some, like the STAP speeder, have level requirements to use them. (Riding skill comes at level 25; and costs a decent amount of in-game credits. Make sure to save up!)
The STAP will work for any class.
EDIT: Changes to the game allow for legacy upgrades and cartel purchases that adjust the Riding Skill 1 to be available at much, much earlier levels.
There are three options:
- Buy the Collector's Edition which comes with a hardware key
- Buy a hardware key after the fact. It costs a couple bucks plus shipping. (Presently, $4 USD + shipping.)
- Download the free iPhone app or Android app.
Once you register a security key, the login prompt may still say it's optional, but no longer is at that point. Once a security key is registered, it must be used for all future logins.
Both types of keys display a 8 digit number that you type in yourself into the appropriate field in launcher login. It does not require any kind of USB connection or anything.
It is either a physical device (fits on a keychain, etc.) or an app on your mobile device. So it isn't really "moved between" computers; just carried by you. Depending how heavy your mobile device is, and how weak your biceps are, it still shouldn't be much of a problem. :)
Once you login with a registered security key, you will then get access to the in-game security key vendor. Mostly it offers the ability to purchase with in-game credits some, but not all, of the items that come with Collector's or Digital Deluxe editions. See the short list here. "Some examples of the items are the (popular so far) fleet pass which allows you to return to the fleet, a mouse droid (different skin from the Collector’s Edition item), Exchange Bandit (Increase movement speed by 110% Requires: Speeder Piloting Rank 3) and more."
Also see the official site page describing the security keys.
Best Answer
The below has changed — now any player can add a Security Key and get coins. See this Reddit thread.
Yes you can, as long as you are subbed when you add it (as you mention). I've had several players tell me this worked for them, but please also see this Reddit thread for independent confirmation.