Yubico | Online multi-factor authentication security key YubiKey 5C
Online multi-factor authentication security key
Sweden's Yubikey is an identity authentication device produced by Yubico that supports one-time password (OTP), public key encryption and identity authentication. When inserted into the computer, it becomes an additional key. Users can submit a one-time password or use the public/private password generated by the device. Keys to securely log in to your accounts, including: google, facebook, twitter, windows, macOS, etc.
Moreover, Yubikey does not require electricity or Internet connection, making it safe and simple.
Moreover, Yubikey does not require electricity or Internet connection, making it safe and simple.
Yubico official recommendation:
When purchasing YubiKey, you should adopt the one-master-key and one-key solution . When setting up a two-step login for an account, set up authentication for the primary key and secondary key at the same time. In case the primary key is lost or stolen, you can also use the secondary key to log in to your account as a backup. The secondary key should also be kept in a safe place.
Product features
- Weak authentication alternative to homemade passwords
- Reduce the risk of account hacking
- Offline authentication, safe and reliable
- No need to connect to the Internet, reducing the risk of leakage
- Waterproof, anti-collision, can be taken anywhere with the key
- No need to remember passwords for Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, etc.
- Multi-protocol support; FIDO2/WebAuthn, U2F, Smart card, OpenPGP, OTP
