Our new YubiKey 5 Series is comprised of four multi-protocol security keys, including two much anticipated new features: FIDO2 / WebAuthn and NFC (near field communication).
The YubiKey 5 Series is the industry’s first set of multi-protocol security keys to support FIDO2 / WebAuthn, the open authentication standard that Yubico helped to pioneer, along with Microsoft and others. All leading platforms and browsers have either made support or are engaged in this standards work, expanding authentication choices using authentication devices, such as a YubiKey, with or without a username and password. Each key in the YubiKey 5 series supports: FIDO2 / WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, PIV (smart card), OpenPGP, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, and challenge-response.
The YubiKey 5 identifies itself as an external keyboard, smart card and smart card reader, which eliminates the need for client software or drivers. Works on any PC or laptop.
Requirements:
When picked up, the device will be associated with the user's login account.
Instructions:
To use the YubiKey 5 Key, insert the YubiKey in a USB port with the gold side up. Once the first authentication event has been completed, click the passcode field in the second authentication event prompt, then touch the gold button on the YubiKey to generate the secure login credentials and complete the second authentication event.
