YubiKey 5 Series
The YubiKey 5 Series is a versatile hardware security key designed to protect online accounts from phishing, credential theft, and account takeovers. It supports strong two-factor (2FA), multi-factor (MFA), and passwordless authentication, making it suitable for both modern and legacy IT environments.
Key Features
- Eliminates account takeovers with phishing-resistant authentication.
- Supports 2FA, MFA, and passwordless login.
- Touch-to-sign authentication for quick and secure user verification.
- Multi-protocol compatibility for seamless integration with enterprise and consumer applications.
- Available in multiple form factors to secure desktops, laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
Supported Authentication Protocols
- FIDO2 / WebAuthn
- FIDO U2F
- Smart Card (PIV)
- Yubico OTP
- OATH-HOTP
- OATH-TOTP
- OpenPGP 3
- Challenge-Response
Connectivity Options
- USB-A
- USB-C
- NFC
- Lightning (for compatible Apple devices)
Durability
- IP68-rated for protection against dust and water.
- Crush-resistant construction for long-lasting reliability.
- No batteries required.
- No moving parts for maintenance-free operation.
Compatibility
Works with a wide range of operating systems and services, including:
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- ChromeOS
- Android
- iOS (Lightning models and NFC-compatible devices)
Compatible with leading identity and cloud platforms such as:
- Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD)
- Google Workspace
- Okta
- Duo Security
- GitHub
- AWS
- Salesforce
- Hundreds of FIDO2/WebAuthn-enabled applications
Common Use Cases
- Passwordless employee authentication
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Secure remote access (VPN)
- Cloud application login
- Privileged administrator accounts
- Financial and healthcare organizations
- Government and enterprise security deployments
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Authentication | 2FA, MFA, Passwordless |
| Protocols | FIDO2, WebAuthn, U2F, Smart Card (PIV), OTP, OpenPGP 3, OATH, Challenge-Response |
| Interfaces | USB-A, USB-C, NFC, Lightning |
| Security | Hardware-based cryptographic protection |
| Durability | IP68-rated, crush-resistant |
| Power | No batteries required |
| Design | No moving parts |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, Android, iOS |
Ideal For
The YubiKey 5 Series is ideal for organizations and individuals seeking a single hardware security key that supports both legacy authentication methods and modern passwordless standards, providing strong, phishing-resistant protection across desktops and mobile devices.
