Dual connector with support for USB-C and Lightning
UNIFIED SOLUTION - A key that works across desktops and mobile devices
SIMPLE - Just insert into USB-C or Lightning port and tap the gold contact
DURABLE - Fiberglass reinforced bodies protect key from everyday life
PORTABLE - Fit the YubiKey on a keyring and carry anywhere you go
COMPATIBLE - YubiKey 5Ci, as part of the YubiKey 5 Series, works with leading operating systems and web services
YubiKey 5Ci is the first of its kind.
The YubiKey 5Ci combines hardware-based authentication and public key cryptography to eliminate account takeovers. With support for both the Lightning port and USB-C, all on one single multi-protocol device, the YubiKey 5Ci offers a unified secure authentication solution for modern devices supporting USB-C across Android, Linux, and Windows, as well as across all Apple devices such as Macs, iPhones and iPads. Simply insert either connector to the device of your choice and experience YubiKey authentication that’s four times faster than typing in a One Time Passcode. Register only once on any iOS device and get recognized on any other Apple device of your choice. And no battery or network connectivity required, so the YubiKey 5Ci is always on and accessible for authentication. The YubiKey 5Ci also delivers secure login to macOS, Android, Windows, ChromeOS and much more.
The YubiKey 5Ci is FIDO and FIDO2 certified. It works with Google Chrome or any FIDO-compliant application on Windows, macOS or Linux and with applications that provide FIDO, FIDO2, or one-time-password (OTP) support and through Chrome, Firefox, or Edge browsers.
USB Type | USB-C, Lightning |
NFC-enabled | No |
Authentication Methods | Passwordless, Strong Two Factor, Strong Multi-Factor |
Productivity & Communication | Google Account, Microsoft account, Salesforce.com | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Password Managers | 1Password, Dashlane Premium, Keeper®, LastPass Premium | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Cloud Storage | Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, YouTube | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Design & Durability | No Batteries Required, No Moving Parts |
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 |
Device Type | FIDO HID Device, CCID Smart Card, HID Keyboard |
Manufacturing | Made in USA and Sweden |
Specifications | |
USB Type | USB-C, Lightning |
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, Microsoft Active Directory, Microsoft Azure AD, Okta, Ping Identity | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Productivity & Communication | Google Account, Microsoft account, Salesforce.com | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
Password Managers | 1Password, Dashlane Premium, Keeper®, LastPass Premium | Emerging support for Lightning connector |
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 |
Design & Durability | No Batteries Required, No Moving Parts |
Device Type | FIDO HID Device, CCID Smart Card, HID Keyboard |
Manufacturing | Made in USA and Sweden |