Yubico – YubiKey 5C NFC – Two Factor Authentication USB and NFC Security Key, Fits USB-C Ports and Works with Supported NFC Mobile Devices – Protect Your Online Accounts with More Than a Password
The YubiKey 5C NFC is the world’s most protective security key that works with more online services and applications than any other security key.
Usernames and passwords are not enough to protect your accounts. Using a security key as a form of two-factor authentication is a simple and proven method for locking down your accounts and keeping them secure.
Secure your login and protect your account with hundreds of services like Gmail, Facebook, Skype, Outlook, LastPass and more. This YubiKey delivers strong authentication over Near Field Communications (NFC) and via USB-C ports.
The YubiKey is designed to protect your online accounts from phishing and account takeovers. A YubiKey makes it extremely difficult to gain access or steal your most important files, pictures, emails, and financial information.
The YubiKey is simple to register with hundreds of services. Once registered, each service will simply request you to insert and tap your YubiKey to gain access during login. Simple, convenient, and secure.
With YubiKey 5C 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.
The YubiKey 5C NFC is FIDO certified and works with Google Chrome or any FIDO-compliant application on Windows, Mac OS or Linux.
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| Easily fits on your keychain and requires no battery or network connectivity. | Water and crush resistant – made from reinforced fiberglass material hermetically sealed and injection molded. | Tap-and-go authentication for NFC-enabled Android and Windows 10 devices and applications. | Once registered, simply insert and tap your key to authenticate. |
By design, the YubiKey 5C NFC is extremely secure.
- All YubiKey secure elements (where private keys are stored) are protected by an injection molded body.
- YubiKey 5 Security Keys are packaged by Yubico in tamper-evident, safety sealed blister packs.
- All YubiKeys are manufactured and packaged in the US or Sweden.
Protect your accounts
Strong authentication to Gmail, Microsoft accounts, Facebook, Twitter, Dropbox, LastPass, Dashlane, and hundreds more compatible services.
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| Connector Type | USB-C | USB-A | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C / Lightning |
| Form Factor | Keychain | Keychain | Keychain | Stays in port | Keychain |
| Mobile Authentication via NFC | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Water and Crush Resistant | ✓ | ✓ | |||
| Works with Google Accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with Microsoft accounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with LastPass | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works with 1Password, Keeper, and Dashlane | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| FIDO U2F / FIDO2 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOTP / HOTP / PIV / PGP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight: | 20 g |
| Dimensions: | 4.5 x 1.78 x 0.38 cm; 20 Grams |
| Brand: | Yubico |
| Model: | Y-335 |
| Batteries Included: | No |
| Manufacture: | Yubico |
Highly recommended for anyone looking to add an extra layer of security.
This is a crucial step as you might be prompted for a PIN mid-setting up an account like Apple which would be set automatically without you realising (hence forgetting / not-knowing what the PIN is later).
– Easy to setup
– Small form factor so easy to carry anywhere
– Works flawlessly with NFC on mobile devices
– Supported by tons of applications
Not only is a physical key more secure, it is also faster (for websites that implement it correctly) – you just simply tap on it and you’re done. No need to dig out your phone and find the authentication code, or wait for several minutes for the text message to arrive.
One major let down for me personally is that the YubiKey authentication app does not work on macOS High Sierra (I will buy a new Mac soon with the latest OS, but I can’t upgrade this one because I have critical apps on it that will stop working!).
I would definitely recommend getting this product though (and another one for backup purposes) as I am sure it will become the standard over time. If you’re not sure which one to get, just remember you can also spend a few extra quid on a USB convertor (e.g. USB A to C) and the YubiKey will still work fine. Personally, I went with the USB C type because it seems that USB C is now becoming the standard over USB A, so I wanted to future proof it, but I also had to buy a USB A to C adaptor – no big deal!
The openPGP interface is fantastic. It works very well with it being impossible to extract the private key from the card, it’s PIN protected and the card is wiped if you get it wrong.
Key can be used for 2FA but it’s worth it just for OpenPGP.
Absolutely fantastic product. I use this key as my primary security key on my password manager and important accounts. Worth purchasing the Security key edition as a backup to accompany this key. Ideally you should setup the key so a short press is used for key authentication and a long press for your password managers master password. After exploring it’s features I believe it to be worth the cost. Gives great peace of mind for my online account security.
Great extra layer of security to manage all your password. Very easy to setup up and easy to manage all your passwords. I do like the fact to link a cold device to validate important and sensitive accounts. I do recommend it.
Is pretty good. Was hard to set up though (I did read the instructions on the back of the project packaging)
But overall good value of security and decent price.
I bought this specifically for GPG storage of passwords and SSH under Linux not for MFA with web sites. I suspect this is a more niche application, but it works flawlessly so far and the key seems very robust.
I also wanted to secure my Facebook, Insta, EBay and Reddit accounts. Until I discovered that I would also have to download an authentication App to use along side my Yubikey. I did try to use the Yubikey app but I am not tech savvy and was scared I would be locked out of my account.
I have used 2FA for a few years now. Most sites offer the ability to use an Authenticator app like Authy or Duo. However, some either only allow 2FA via an SMS or the SMS is the ONLY backup option. If you’re here and reading this, you probably already know that this is a security flaw or vulnerability.
Herein lies the problem with security keys. Firstly, not that many sites allow the use of security keys. The list on Yubico’s website include sites that use the Yubico authenticator app. Granted, the Yubico authenticator app is pretty decent and does allow tokens using your Yubico Yubikey but the fact you have to use an authenticator app is defeating the purpose.
Secondly, some sites force you to sign up to SMS 2FA backup or download backup codes. I would prefer to avoid both of these methods, hence why I paid for TWO security keys. Personally I would rather use an Authenticator app than SMS codes but I’d rather not use either.
Summary; I fully understand that this is out of Yubico’s hands. The 2FA security services websites offer, including authenticator apps or SMS codes, is the choice of the website. Whether it’s convenience, ease of use for the end user, or not caring about their users security. Yubico’s hands are tied. Having said that, they aren’t very transparent about that information. Maybe it’s my fault, maybe I should have researched more.
To close. The Yubico Yubikey is a fantastic piece of idea and security assurance. The Yubico Authenticator app is decent and works well. It’s just all let down by lazy non-caring websites. Including Amazon and PayPal.
I have used 2FA for a few years now. Most sites offer the ability to use an Authenticator app like Authy or Duo. However, some either only allow 2FA via an SMS or the SMS is the ONLY backup option. If you’re here and reading this, you probably already know that this is a security flaw or vulnerability.
Herein lies the problem with security keys. Firstly, not that many sites allow the use of security keys. The list on Yubico’s website include sites that use the Yubico authenticator app. Granted, the Yubico authenticator app is pretty decent and does allow tokens using your Yubico Yubikey but the fact you have to use an authenticator app is defeating the purpose.
Secondly, some sites force you to sign up to SMS 2FA backup or download backup codes. I would prefer to avoid both of these methods, hence why I paid for TWO security keys. Personally I would rather use an Authenticator app than SMS codes but I’d rather not use either.
Summary; I fully understand that this is out of Yubico’s hands. The 2FA security services websites offer, including authenticator apps or SMS codes, is the choice of the website. Whether it’s convenience, ease of use for the end user, or not caring about their users security. Yubico’s hands are tied. Having said that, they aren’t very transparent about that information. Maybe it’s my fault, maybe I should have researched more.
To close. The Yubico Yubikey is a fantastic piece of idea and security assurance. The Yubico Authenticator app is decent and works well. It’s just all let down by lazy non-caring websites. Including Amazon and PayPal.
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La technologie me semble efficace. Il vaut mieux avoir dj de solides comptences pour profiter pleinement de toutes les fonctionnalits professionnelles de cette clef. Enfin titre individuel (usage pour Monsieur ou Mme tout le monde), on y est presque. Il faudrait que les logiciels Yubico soit traduit dans plusieurs langues. On trouve beaucoup de tutoriel sur la toile (pas toujours en franais) et son usage devient de plus en plus accessible.
A chave de segurana totalmente funcional e supostamente inviolvel. fcil de usar. Pode ser usada em smartphones, em computadores, via usb ou via nfc. Funciona perfeitamente. rpida, precisa, sem complicaes.
S cara.
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This is an excellent product. For supporting sites/systems you get the added security of 2fa in an easy to use and portable format.
Add the NFC and you suddenly have extra security for your mobile usage as well.
Love this whole security concept. No one is getting into any of my accounts now. Love this.
Hate that it doesn’t come with a protective cap though. That is a major fail and I shouldn’t have to buy one from Etsy. Epic fail in this department for all their key variations with exposed ends
If you don’t already have one of these get one immediately and use it for anything that will allow you to.
I bought this as I was looking to test out FIDO2 authentication.
For all things considered the unit works great and whilst it is dependent on the services you use supporting it the key itself is very robust and even has some extra features where it can be used to unlock a TOTP app for iOS and Android.
The app element itself could use some work however it is a nice added extra.
Would definitely recommend if you need a FIDO2 key
The product does what you want it to. If you keep a keychain on you you should probably get a security key. It’s the most secure and fastest way to do two factor authentication. I would recommend getting a spare though just in case you happen to lose your primary!
This is a really simple but effective security key that does the job that is expected. However, due to not many companies currently supporting 2FC Security Keys it can not meet it’s full usefulness. The company, Yubico, has made a workaround via an Authenticator app which allows you so store and access 2FC security codes which ca be unlocked by using the key.
Currently, this is a better to have to future proof your accounts.
The button on the key is so sensitive and requires little effort to press. A big plus for disabled people with some muscle strength.