Brand | Yubico |
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Series | Security Key NFC |
Item model number | 5060408461952 |
Item Weight | 0.2 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 1.77 x 0.71 x 0.12 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 1.77 x 0.71 x 0.12 inches |
Color | Blue |
Manufacturer | Yubico |
ASIN | B07M8YBWQZ |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 4, 2019 |
Yubico FIDO Security Key NFC and USB - Two Factor Authentication, Fits USB-A Ports and Works with Supported NFC Mobile Devices – FIDO U2F and FIDO2 Certified - More Than a Password
Brand | Yubico |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Special Feature | Tamper resistant, Water resistant, and Crush resistant |
Read Speed | 200 Megabytes Per Second |
Connectivity Technology | USB, NFC |
About this item
- This is a FIDO Security Key by Yubico. It works as a second factor of authentication to your password. Some systems have enabled passwordless, like Microsoft Accounts, and this key will operate as passwordless also!
- INSTRUCTIONS: Every website or service has their own instructions for setting up a security key. In most cases, you’ll find those instructions in the same area as your security/password management.
- FITS USB-A PORTS: Once registered, each service will request you to insert the Yubico PC Security Key into a USB-A port and tap to gain access. NFC-ENABLED: Also get touch-based authentication for NFC supported Android and iOS devices and applications. Just tap & go!
- DURABLE AND SECURE: Extremely secure and durable, the Security Key NFC is tamper resistant, water resistant, and crush resistant. They are designed to protect your online accounts from phishing and account takeovers. Proudly made in the USA.
- MULTI-PROTOCOL SUPPORT: The Security Key NFC USB authenticator has multi-protocol support including FIDO2, FIDO U2F, and Challenge-Response capability to give you strong hardware-based authentication.
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Value for money | 3.9 | 3.7 | 3.8 | — | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Durability | 4.3 | — | 4.1 | — | 4.3 | 4.6 |
Tech Support | 3.1 | — | — | — | 3.9 | 4.0 |
Fingerprint reader | — | 4.0 | — | — | 4.5 | 4.0 |
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memory capacity | 0 MB | — | 0 MB | 0 GB | 1 GB | 0 MB |
read speed | 200 megabytes per second | — | 480 bytes per second | — | — | 50 megabytes per second |
hardware interface | usb | usb c | usb | usb2.0 | usb | usb c |
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Product Description
The Security Key NFC by Yubico simplifies your login and secures your account on hundreds of services like Gmail, Facebook, Skype, Outlook, and more. LastPass users see special note below.*
The Security Key NFC is designed to protect your online accounts from phishing and account takeovers. Using hardware-based security keys makes it extremely difficult to gain access or steal your most important files, pictures, emails, and financial information.
The Security Key NFC is simple to register across hundreds of services. Once registered, each service will simply request you to insert and tap your key to gain access. Or, simply tap the Security Key NFC to Android phones and tablets. Simple, convenient, and secure.
With Security Key NFC, you get the same asymmetric cryptography and strong security used by individuals at 9 of the top 10 technology companies. Yubico pioneered the creation of the FIDO U2F and FIDO2 authentication protocols along with Google and Microsoft. Using the YubiKey, companies have seen zero successful phishing attempts.
This Security Key NFC is FIDO and FIDO2 certified and works with Google Chrome or any other FIDO-compliant application on Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
*LastPass users please note you will need a YubiKey 5 Series key. The Security Key NFC does not work with LastPass.
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PortableEasily fits on your keychain and requires no battery or network connectivity. |
DurableWater and crush resistant - made from reinforced fiberglass material hermetically sealed and injection molded. |
MobileTap-and-go authentication for NFC-enabled Android and Windows 10 devices and applications. |
EasyOnce registered, simply insert and tap your key to authenticate. |
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USB Port Type | USB-A | USB-C | USB-A | USB-A | USB-C | USB-C |
Form Factor | Keychain | Keychain | Keychain | Stays in port | Keychain | Stays in port |
Mobile Authentication via NFC | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
Water and Crush Resistant | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Works with Google Accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Works with Microsoft accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Works with LastPass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Works with 1Password, and Keeper | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
FIDO U2F / FIDO2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
TOTP / HOTP / PIV / PGP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Customers like the security and sturdiness of the flash drive. For example, they mention it provides simple effective security, helps secure some of their accounts, and is reliable and durable. Some are satisfied with size. That said, some complain about compatibility and the key. Opinions are mixed on performance, ease of use, and value.
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Customers like the security of the flash drive. They say it provides simple, effective security, and is great for Google accounts. They also say it offers better security than getting text messages on your phone to authenticate. Customers also say the product is a great purchase to secure your online accounts, and works well for additional security.
"These Yubikeys offer much better security than getting text messages on your phone to authenticate you login to financial institutions-- If you..." Read more
"...an NFC-enabled one which, for me at least, makes this the ultimate security key...." Read more
"This is perfect for Google's Advanced Protection Program...." Read more
"This is a great product to help keep your accounts safe...." Read more
Customers are happy with the sturdiness of the flash drive. They say it has a solid build design, is reliable, and high quality. Some mention that it's thin enough to go inside a wallet.
"...tried a few different brands over the years, and this one is the most reliable and durable...." Read more
"I bought this due to the reputation of Yubico. The key is built well and seems like it is pretty durable...." Read more
"it works to secure your google account, including advanced protection...." Read more
"Solid build design. Great for security for basic websites like Gmail, Facebook. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the size of the flash drive. They mention that it is compact, highly portable, and highly functional.
"...want this to work because the price is right, it's flat and can fit in my wallet (not typical wallet) and will handle laptop (USB) and cell phone..." Read more
"For the usb+nfc version: small and thin plastic, so easy to snap if mildly abused. Works great when it does decide to...." Read more
"I like this Yubico security key because of he following:1. Compact size.2...." Read more
"Works perfectly.Small and easy to carry on a key chain." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the flash drive. Some mention that it works great, easy to use, and has good overall performance. However, others say that it doesn't work with NFC, does not work on a lot of sites, and does not connect to U2F devices.
"...That being said, this key has excellent compatibility and plug-n-play on most systems...." Read more
"...and did the resynch thing through their platform and still doesn't work for ANYTHING! Don't waste your time...." Read more
"...Responses were fairly quick and helpful. I'm a real fan of a combo USB/NFC key because it will work on any device; desktop or mobile...." Read more
"Love that this supports NFC, which makes it a breeze to use with personal accounts on my Android phone for 2FA." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the flash drive. Some mention it's easy to use and setup, it works the first time they used it, and it'll be a breeze to use with personal accounts on an Android phone for 2FA. However, others say that there's no real instruction for the novice in the packaging, the product itself has no documentation, and the details surrounding set-up and use are terribly obscure and disappointing.
"...That being said, this key has excellent compatibility and plug-n-play on most systems...." Read more
"Love that this supports NFC, which makes it a breeze to use with personal accounts on my Android phone for 2FA." Read more
"...It's also of little value if it's too inconvenient to use. For me at least, I'm afraid that this device doesn't solve those problems...." Read more
"This is the best hardware 2FA solution. Easy to use, nothing to remember, just press the button and it works! Much better than SMS / email / app 2FA." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the flash drive. Some mention it's good value for money spent, while others say it'll never be used.
"...I really want this to work because the price is right, it's flat and can fit in my wallet (not typical wallet) and will handle laptop (USB) and cell..." Read more
"...The backup login method defeats the purpose, but when the device is INCREDIBLY unreliable, it's needed...." Read more
"...few dollars more than other brands, but considering what's involved, worth it." Read more
"...Not very useful." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the compatibility of the flash drive. They mention that it's not fully compatible with the sites they use, Windows Hello, and iPhone 6s. Some say that it is not compatible with Windows Local L.
"...This key is unfortunately incompatible with iPhone 6s because Apple couldn't be bothered to implement general NFC support for that model...." Read more
"I didn't realize when I purchased this that it wasn't fully compatible with all the sites I need to log into...." Read more
"Be aware: this Yubi isn’t compatible with a lot of devices, be sure to check your usage prior to purchase, still a fantastic product." Read more
"...page says compatible with Microsoft Accounts, but it is NOT compatible with Windows Hello...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the key. They mention that it's defective, useless, and does not light up. Some say that the key is not recognized by Windows 10 or MacOS as a Yubi Security key. It also causes the OS to be corrupted and is not good for a keychain.
"...prompt on mac OS and on iOs to use your NFC key now.....and neither recognize the key though on the Mac I do get the nice blue light indicating "now..." Read more
"...outage midway through the installation in Windows caused the OS to be corrupted, requiring several hours and the recovery discs for the computer to..." Read more
"...These blue Yubico keys aren't supported by Yubico's Login for Windows software and that's the software you need to use security keys to sign on to a..." Read more
"The Yubico key I received is defective." Read more
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However, there are several things that you should know before buying:
1. The websites supporting FIDO U2F or FIDO2/Webauthn are VERY LIMITED. DO NOT believe the list provided by yubico. To know if your service supports security keys, log in yourself and try to find the security option under 2 factor authentication under account security. If there is none, you probably won't be able to use this key directly on that website. Currently, most large tech companies do provide this option, but not the smaller ones.
2. Avoid the Yubico Authenticator. I don't even know if this security key series will work with yubico's authenticator. Even if it does, I will never touch it. This software is designed for services with only TOTP not FIDO. It is basically a TOTP authentication app, but you need to use the key to unlock it. Therefore the key isn't used directly on the web service. You need to enter credentials on your web service -> find yubikey when required TOTP -> switch to yubico authenticator and unlock it -> copy TOTP -> switch back to web and login. Trust me - this is NOT a great tradeoff between convenience and security. If your service only support traditional TOTP 2FA, try find an authenticator app that synchronizes over multiple platforms and can be unlocked using on-board biometics. You will login much faster without the key on those web services.
3. Be cautious what 'key' you are adding to services. If you enabled Windows Hello, services with the newest WebAuthn protocols may try to add Win Hello as a security 'key' instead of your yubikey. You normally won't want this since yubikey is much more portable and can be used on different machines. The solution is simple: Watch carefully and click 'Cancel' if the website wants to pair with Win Hello and your will be prompted again to access yubikey.
That being said, this key has excellent compatibility and plug-n-play on most systems. If you are sure your services support FIDO/FIDO2 and you only need a key for the web, this key is exactly what you need. However, if you completelyyubikey can completely substitute TOTP - that's not going to happen any soon. For best practice, I suggest password manager + auth app + security key. Prioritize security key > TOTP > SMS OTP > password only.
Have fun.
Update: 1/24/2019 - Contacting Yubico via email was a good idea. They asked for a picture of my key and the Amazon transaction number. No I did not get a knock-off. As per Yubico's advice I am returning the item for a replacement. I really want this to work because the price is right, it's flat and can fit in my wallet (not typical wallet) and will handle laptop (USB) and cell phone (NFC) use. I should get the replacement in 2 days. Stay tuned...
1/26/19 Update: From the day I bought this to today, people from Yubico (not just one employee) sent me emails. Received a new one today and it worked. In fact, it worked without removing it from its plastic container. I have a back and side protector with magnets in the back and still, no problem. Thanks to the Yubico folks I can give this 5 stars. Happy camper here!
2/9/2019 update: One final note. Once I contacted Yubico (directly) and gave them my Amazon transaction number, I was receiving emails from multiple people at Yubico. Responses were fairly quick and helpful. I'm a real fan of a combo USB/NFC key because it will work on any device; desktop or mobile. I'm adding a USB cover of my own to cover the USB contacts just as a precaution against any static charges that might hit it during these cold months.
My experience so far:
1) works great for Google accounts in Chrome, Chromium-based browsers, and Firefox. It also works on Chrome on my Galaxy S9+. The NFC works fine if I log into an account thru Chrome on my phone, but since I use apps for those accounts, this is not something I'll ever do. So I probably could've done without the NFC. There's no benefit for me at this point.
2) Microsoft accounts (e.g., Outlook.com) -- not so much. MS is slow on the uptake, so there are a few issues that make it pretty well useless for them:
- they only support these keys with Edge, a browser that hardly anyone in the real world actually uses. If you use Chrome or Firefox, authentication automatically falls back to other 2FA methods. Maybe now that they are switching Edge to Chromium-based, this issue will go away.
- they don't allow you to remove SMS & other weaker 2FA methods from your account like Google does, and it's only as good as your weakest link.
- Edge on Android doesn't support NFC, so no browser actually works on Android.
So if you're looking to this to lock down your MS accounts, wait until MS provides better support for FIDO U2F. It's just not there yet. Not Yubico's fault.
The one thing I was unsure about -- would I have to use it on accounts that are already on my phone? Turns out no, so nothing has changed with my phone.
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Was mir besonders gefällt, ist die robuste Bauweise dieses Sicherheitsschlüssels. Er ist manipulationssicher, wasserabweisend und unzerbrechlich, was ihn ideal für den alltäglichen Gebrauch macht. Auch die Geschwindigkeit, mit der der Key arbeitet, ist lobenswert und sorgt für eine nahtlose Erfahrung.
Die Verwendung dieses Produkts gibt ein zusätzliches Maß an Sicherheit, das weit über herkömmliche Passwörter hinausgeht. Es ist ein beruhigendes Gefühl, zu wissen, dass Ihre Online-Konten durch einen physischen Schlüssel, der in Ihrer Tasche passt, zusätzlich geschützt sind. Für all jene, die ihre digitale Sicherheit ernst nehmen, ist der Yubico Security Key NFC mit 5 von 5 Sternen eine klare Empfehlung.