This tiny USB-C device can plug into a computer or use NFC with a smartphone, acting as the two-factor authenticator. Generating these one-time codes can be a real pain, which is where the Yubico Yubikey 5C NFC comes in. Two-factor authentication is an essential add-on for any online account, requiring a special one-time code that only you know in addition to a password.

Two-factor security This key generates two-factor authentication codes in a more a secure and phishing-resistant way to an authenticator app.

For key sizes over 2048 bits, GnuPG version 2.0 or higher is required.Īdditional Supported Algorithms (firmware 5.2. In YubiKey firmware versions 5.2.3 and later, version 3.4 of the OpenPGP Smart Card spec is implemented instead (refer to this article for more details). This application implements version 2.0 of the OpenPGP Smart Card specification which can be used with GnuPG. On Windows, the smart card functionality can be enhanced with the YubiKey Smart Card Minidriver. This application provides a PIV compatible smart card. Accessing this applet requires Yubico Authenticator.

The YubiKey 5 series can hold up to 32 OATH credentials and supports both OATH-TOTP (time based) and OATH-HOTP (counter based). The U2F application can hold an unlimited number of U2F credentials and is FIDO certified.

The OTP applet contains two programmable slots, each can hold one of the following credentials: These credentials, which are protected by a PIN, enable passwordless login, where the YubiKey, unlocked by a PIN and authorized by touch, can log you in to your accounts without entering a username or password. The FIDO2 application allows for secure single and multi-factor authentication, and can store up to 25 resident credentials. All of the applications are available through this interface. The YubiKey 5 Nano uses a USB 2.0 interface. Note: Some software such as GPG can lock the CCID USB interface, preventing another software from accessing applications that use that mode. The YubiKey 5 Nano has six distinct applications, which are all independent of each other and can be used simultaneously. If you're looking for setup instructions for your YubiKey 5 Nano, see. Note: This article lists the technical specifications of the YubiKey 5 Nano.