# YubiKey. Should I purchase it?

**URL:** https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/yubikey-should-i-purchase-it/24825
**Category:** Questions
**Created:** 2025-02-09T22:32:41Z
**Posts:** 24
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## Post 11 by @anon39279085 — 2025-02-11T10:02:16Z

when are they blocking the ability to update firmware?  
Pretty sure you can update the Yubikey firmware.  
And anywho yubikey is generally being recommended here so I wouldnt go against it.

Edit: it seems it is [true](https://support.yubico.com/hc/en-us/articles/360013708760-YubiKey-Firmware-is-Not-Upgradable). However [historically yubikey replaces your key if a vulnerability is discovered](https://discuss.privacyguides.net/t/yubikey-firmware-is-not-upgradeable/16992/4) And I understand their reasoning to not allow the firmware to be accessible as long as they can still mitigate vulnerabilities in other ways.

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