Since Yubico strongly recommends a backup key, is there a less expensive key that will adequately provide such backup? Do you sell Yubico keys in sets of 2? Thank you. null

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Anony · Accepted Answer

nothing significantly cheaper, no. just get the yubikey usb-a as backup since it's half the cost of the usb-c version

Jake · Answer

Yes, they sell them in box of 2. I purchased a box of 2, at a slight discount (but it was still a bit pricey). It really wasn’t all that much, maybe $5 - $10 off retail

Consider it an investment in your security.

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Depending on what functions you use routinely, the Yubico Security Key could be a good backup. It costs $29. The Security Key series supports FIDO2, U2F, and WebAuthn.

The Yubikey 5 supports TOTP, HOTP, PIV, PGP and a few others.

Verex · Answer

I can't speak for other products and/or sets of this product. However, I can recommend that a secure email and written backup codes are a less expensive solution than purchasing two keys.

It depends on what your use-case supports, obviously, and as always, please take time to research the comparability of these alternative methods and physical security keys.

“Since Yubico strongly recommends a backup key, is there a less expensive key that will adequately provide such backup? Do you sell Yubico keys in sets of 2? Thank you.”

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