I’m considering getting some YubiKeys for the first time and had some questions. My setup: I use Bitwarden as my password manager and Ente for 2FA. I want add 2FA protection to my Bitwarden account but I’d rather not use Ente for these purposes in case I lose my phone. I of course have the codes b…

[image] untitled_unsterile932: I see YubiKey make several different keys. Given my usecase above, and needing NFC and USB, which key would I need? Get the 5C it has the most compatibility for connectivity. [image] untitled_unsterile932: Is there any option to protect the key with a code?…

Get the Security Key C NFC , it is much cheaper than the 5C NFC though it lacks more advanced functionality (only supports FIDO2). For Bitwarden and other websites that accept passkeys / hardware keys, this is all you need. Yes, previously websites got to dictate whether a PIN was required, but as o…

Thank you! Good to know that I can use a pin and I’ll try out the model you suggested

When you say the 5C has the most compatibility for connectivity, what do you mean?

It means it will work on iPhones and Android (via NFC) as well as desktop systems (Windows/Linux/MacOS via USB)

But don’t the 5C and the Security Key C NFC support both NFC and USB like @phnx is suggesting?

There are two models, the 5C without NFC and the 5C with NFC, there are also type-A USB models, with and without NFC, as well as a type-C and lightning connector option without NFC. I’d recommend the 5C with NFC or the Type-A USB with NFC.

Any reason to go with a 5 series over a Security Key? They both support USB and NFC

That depends on what methods of authentication you want to use with your hardware key. The Security Key C only supports FIDO2/WebAuthn (hardware bound passkey) and FIDO U2F authentication protocols. The 5 Series supports FIDO2/WebAuthn (hardware bound passkey), FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OAT…

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