- Protect online accounts against unauthorized access
- Fits USB-C computer ports
- Compact key and designed to fit on keychains
- Durable and waterproof
The YubiKey 5C is a hardware based authentication solution that provides superior defense against phishing, eliminates account takeovers, enables compliance and offers expanded choices for strong authentication. This key delivers strong authentication via USB-C ports. New with the YubiKey 5C is support for FIDO2 allowing organizations to enable passwordless login. The YubiKey 5C includes:
- Support for strong single factor, two-factor hardware and multi-factor authentication
- Strong authentication with support for multiple protocols (Yubico OTP, OATH HOTP, OATH TOTP, U2F, PIV, and Open PGP), and FIDO2 the new standard enabling the replacement of weak password-based authentication.
- Out of the box integration with hundreds of services, with no shared secrets.
- A seamless user experience that is easy to use, fast and reliable and is proven at scale to significantly reduce IT costs.
Benefits
- Strong single factor, two-factor hardware and multi-factor authentication
- Easy and fast authentication with a single touch or tap to enabled device
- Reduces IT operational costs
- Multiprotocol support on a single key
- Made in the USA & Sweden
- Four times faster than typing a One Time Passcode
- Always on and accessible because no batteries or network connectivity is required
Features
- Supported protocols: FIDO2, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, OpenPGP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, and Challenge-Response
- Secure element hardware to protect cryptographic keys and perform cryptographic operations
- Crypto Algorithms: RSA 4096, RSA 2048, ECC p256, ECC p384
- Interface: USB-C
- Works on Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux and on major browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera
- Works on mobile platforms such as iOS and Android
- Works with Google, Facebook, Dropbox, Twitter,, LastPass, Dashlane, and hundreds of other services. Find a service here.
- PIV smart card compatible, smart card minidriver available on Windows
Specifications |
USB Type |
USB-C |
NFC-Enabled |
No |
Authentication Methods |
Passwordless, Strong Two Factor, Strong Multi-Factor |
Identity & Access Management |
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Centrify, Duo Security, Google Cloud Identity, Idaptive, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity |
Productivity & Communication |
Google Account, Microsoft account, Salesforce.com |
Password Managers |
1Password, Dashlane Premium, Keeper®, LastPass Premium |
Function |
WebAuthn, FIDO2 CTAP1, FIDO2 CTAP2, Universal 2nd Factor (U2F), Smart card (PIV-compatible), Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Open PGP, Secure Static Password |
Certifications |
FIDO 2 Certified, FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) Certified |
Cryptographic Specifications |
RSA 2048, RSA 4096 (PGP), ECC p256, ECC p384 |
Design & Durability |
No Batteries Required, No Moving Parts |
Device Type |
FIDO HID Device, CCID Smart Card, HID Keyboard |
Manufacturing |
Made in USA and Sweden |