[throwaway2037]

A short USB-C extension cable won't do the trick?

Ref: https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Extender-0-65ft-Thunderbolt...

[vintagedave]

It would, but that's the Apple solution, a dongle.

Better to design it right the first time, which I think is the OP's point.

[jimbobjim]

Those are out of spec though so should be used with caution.

[throwaway2037]

Agree, but a 2FA dongle is extremely low risk.