Customer Ratings & Reviews

Easy, powerful. Very good product but not for all, the usage in daily life is limited. You have to know what exactly you want to use it and how it works with your workflow. Otherwise, it is not for you.

Very easy to use. Able to add as many online accounts as I need/want to for extra added security.

I love the product but I am a little frustrated with the online security that doesn't use it for the great security it could serve. Too many tiles the online sites accept a key but dont require it for sign-in.

Best thing I ever purchased to take back my hacked accounts

I'm not as "computer literate" as when I was MUCH younger, so I floundered a bit before getting it set up correctly. Now it is GREAT!

Waiting on number 2 but so far seem flawless and works great.

great,easy installation easy to understand instructions

Works as intended, nice for crypto. Easy to use as well!

This is the ultimate item to have if you’re concerned about passwords and things of that kind of nature. After implementing this into my security protocols for my emails and Apple account, I feel safe knowing that no one could get into my account.

This security key is amazing! It's sleek design is a great bonus!

Nice Product. Accurate to details. Matches all specifictaions and ideal for RSA physical authentication

Great for protecting your online accounts. Also very easy to set up!

Doesn't work with my bank as a passkey. need to use the Yubico Authenticator app to use the 2fa instead.

It gets the job done but the setup can be a little tricky when setting up multiple keys at a different time.

New to Security Keys & thought Yubikey was a good choice for me. Opted for the regular USB instead of the Type C. Purchasing a spare is a good idea incase the primary key gets lost.

As digital security threats continue to evolve, the Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC offers a robust solution for protecting sensitive accounts. This versatile hardware security key supports multiple functionalities, including FIDO U2F, Smart Card (PIV), one-time passwords (OTP), and challenge-response authentication. With NFC capability, it provides convenient wireless communication with smartphones, making it an ideal tool for both personal and professional use. Easy Setup and Use Setting up the YubiKey 5 NFC is straightforward. It works seamlessly with a wide range of services, including Google, Microsoft, and various work applications. The process typically involves navigating to security settings, inserting the YubiKey, and tapping it when prompted. The key’s intuitive design and helpful setup guides make the process smooth, even for new users. For mobile devices, particularly Android, the NFC feature simplifies the login process. Tapping the key against your phone allows for quick and secure access, eliminating the need to enter codes or unlock apps. Importance of a Backup Key While the YubiKey 5 NFC is highly reliable, it's recommended to have a backup key to avoid losing access to vital accounts in case the primary key is misplaced. This precaution is especially important for accounts requiring a high level of security. Broad Compatibility The YubiKey 5 NFC is compatible with a wide range of platforms, from social media to password managers, and supports PassKeys for passwordless logins where available. For iPhone users, the NFC feature is effective, but setting up the key requires a backup, particularly for Apple accounts. Conclusion The YubiKey 5 NFC is a powerful tool for enhancing digital security. Its blend of robust features and ease of use makes it a valuable addition to any security toolkit. While a backup key adds to the initial investment, the enhanced protection and convenience provided by the YubiKey 5 NFC make it well worth considering for securing your digital life.

i never got it to work, poor instructions. Spent over 4 hrs trying to get it setup

The YubiKey 5 NFC stands out as a secured device aimed at improving your digital security across various devices and online accounts. It effectively safeguards against unauthorized access to the areas needed most. However, it's worth mentioning that the device might be challenging for individuals not familiar with digital security or configuring security features on multiple devices. Despite this, Yubico provides extensive resources, including a comprehensive library of easily accessible videos to aid users. Pros: Security: The YubiKey 5 NFC incorporates high-level security features such as two-factor authentication (2FA), FIDO2, and U2F support, which significantly decrease the risk of breaches. NFC Functionality: The NFC capability offers a convenient method for seamless authentication with compatible mobile devices. Wide Platform Compatibility: It supports a diverse range of applications and services, including major platforms like Google, Apple, Microsoft, as well as numerous password managers. The list goes on and I recommend going on the Yubico website to review their full list. Durability: The device is well-constructed and designed to endure regular use, ensuring long-term reliability. I feel as though this device will last for a few years. Yubico does recommend owning a "back-up" key to prevent future headaches if you were to loose your device. Cons: Complex Setup: For those new to digital security tools, the setup process can be quite intricate, involving several steps such as configuring accounts to recognize the key and understanding various authentication methods. Although Yubico strives to simplify this with ample video tutorials and support, it can still be overwhelming for beginners. ZERO In-Package Documentation: While there is a link provided on the back of the packaging, there is no further documentation included inside. A QR code or additional instructions within the package would have been beneficial. The YubiKey 5 NFC is an excellent tool for fortifying digital security. It is especially valuable for IT professionals or tech-savvy users, seamlessly integrating into existing security measures. However, for less experienced users, the initial setup and learning process may be time-consuming and require a significant amount of patience and willingness to learn. If you are ready to invest the necessary time to understand its features, the security benefits are there.

I needed a new hardware security token, so I selected the Yubikey 5 NFC. The Yubikey 5 NFC is a small keychain-sized device that provides a hardware factor as an additional factor beyond a password. It's flat and looks like a USB Flash drive at first glance. For high-security applications, this provides a better level of security than getting an SMS or even a rolling token code in an authenticator application because you must have the physical hardware token (Yubikey) present. SMS messages can be intercepted, and Time-Based One-Time Passwords can be duplicated if someone knows the initial seed. For most users, setting up the Yubikey is easy. You tell your application that you want to use a hardware security key. The application will then ask you to insert and activate the security key. Activating the Yubikey 5 NFC is done by pressing on the gold Yubikey logo for a second or so. The key is seen as a USB HID and emulates a keyboard - sending a long, unique string of characters to the application requesting the token. The token generated is unique every time, so reuse isn't possible. Once your Yubikey has been enrolled for an application, the key will always work for that application. The Yubikey 5 NFC also includes NFC functionality, so I selected this, as my old Yubikey did not have NFC. NFC allows you to use your security key on a device that doesn't have a traditional USB port, like an iPhone or Android device. I was pretty excited to see how the NFC functionality worked with the iPhone. Some apps support NFC natively - and during enrollment or authentication you need only to bring the key near the top of the phone when prompted on screen. For other applications that do not support NFC natively, you bring the key near the top of the phone by the camera, and the phone will detect the NFC device. The NFC device takes you to a web page link displaying your individual use token on the screen. You have to copy the string and then paste it into whatever application is looking for hardware token input. This is kind of a kludgey solution but works in a pinch. One interesting fact about the Yubikey 5 series is that each Yubikey is actually two Yubikeys in one. The key effectively has two "slots" - which function independently. If you download the Yubikey Personalization tool, you can start using slot two. For example, you may want to carry one Yubikey - but have it work for both personal and work authentication. You can set your personal authentication up on slot one and then use slot two for work-related functionality. Accessing slots one and two is easy. For slot one access, you simply touch the Yubikey and let go. For slot two access, you touch the Yubikey and hold it down for a couple of seconds, and it will send the data from slot two to the requested application. For NFC access, you have to use either the Yubikey Manager or Yubikey Personalization tool to set the default slot for NFC access - by default, it's slot one. I was able to enroll this key into my corporate Okta account by using the Yubikey Personalization Tool to initialize slot two and download the configuration log from the Yubikey Personalization Tool. You need this file to upload to Okta as a "Yubikey Seed File." Once this file is uploaded, when a user activates any key within the seed file, that key is assigned to their Okta account and will work as a second authentication factor. Yubikey enjoys broad support from the most popular applications—Facebook, Gmail, Instagram, etc. Once you start using it, you learn to rely on it. If you have your key handy, it's much faster than waiting for an SMS code or looking through some app for a rolling one-time password. Overall, Yubikey is an excellent way to increase security around your online presence. If you rely on it as your only additional factor to allow access to sensitive applications, without the key, nobody can get in.

In our ever growing online world, your access to Social Media, Banking, Secure Systems, Work, are all under attack, and critical to keep safe. 2FA: 2 Factor Authentication, has been around for a long while, but now what is great, is that systems have added the ability to add multiple 2FA's, so you can continue to keep access to your systems, even if something is compromised, or you want to lock it down even more. This simple USB and NFC device, provides that security key... in a physical form. Something you can keep in your possession, at home, in a safe, however you want to keep it and use it. Out of the gate, I tested this with my Facebook account. The website for the key, walks you through a video to tell you exactly how to add it to Facebook, and about 100 other services. If your service isn't on the list, that is okay. this all falls under a pretty consistent standard, so if your site/service supports Key 2FA, then you will be good to go to add it. So back to adding to Facebook, I just went under security, and add a key.. I put the key in my USB port, tapped the button to activate it, and Facebook did the rest. it was then simple to test by logging out, and logging back in... it prompted to use "another form of 2FA", since I have more then one. Key worked perfectly. I have then added this to a couple other accounts really quickly. As I go through my password rotations (changing the key ones), I will add the key. It is also recommend that you have 2 keys (2 physical ones), because if you lose one, you could be permanently locked out of your accounts if you only setup 1 (in fact Apple will not let you set it up, unless you have two), so have that planned. Other pro's, this is really small and really light.. which is good, but also a con... as it could be easy to lose. Add it to a lanyard, so you don't forget it, or lose it. comes in USB-A and USB-C styles, get the right one for your computer. Also the NFC is required if you want to use this with your mobile device. I do wish they had color options available, so I can set one color as my primary key, and another as my backup key... but that is minor, nothing I can't fix with a paint pen or marker. Spend the small amount of money to have this backup. As someone that got hacked 18 months ago, and locked out of my Facebook... I wish I had this then so I could have easily gotten back in...