
Product description
The YubiKey 5C combines hardware-based authentication and public key cryptography to eliminate account takeovers. Simply insert into a USB-C slot and authenticate with a touch. YubiKey 5 authentication is four times faster than typing a One Time Passcode and does not require a battery nor network connectivity so it is always on and accessible.
Benefits
Strong two-factor hardware based authentication
Easy and fast authentication with a single touch
Reduces IT operational costs
Multi-protocol support on a single key
Crush-resistant and waterproof
Made in the USA
Features
Supported protocols: FIDO U2F, FIDO2, smart card (PIV), Yubico OTP, OpenPGP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, and Challenge-Response
Secure element hardware to protect cryptographic keys
Crypto Algorithms: RSA 2048, ECC p256, ECC p384
Interface: USB-C
Works on Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Chrome OS operating systems, and on major browsers
PIV smart card compatible, minidriver available on Windows
Support for PKCS#1
Portable
YubiKey 5C stays nearby on your key ring. Its high quality body stands up to life's little dings.
Buy a second key as a backup
Follow the best practice of acquiring a second security key. In case of loss or theft, you'll be covered.
It just fits
Plug YubiKey 5C into a computer or mobile device's USB-C port and tap the gold contacts to activate.
Easy pairing
Follow the easy instructions provided by the services where you choose to pair your YubiKey 5C. No software required.
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Secure Manufacturing and Packaging
By design, YubiKeys are extremely secure.
All YubiKey secure elements (where private keys are stored) are protected by an injection molded body.
YubiKey 5 Security Keys are packaged by Yubico in tamper-evident, safety sealed blister packs.
All YubiKeys are manufactured and packaged in the US or Sweden.
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Security's USB-C "multi-tool"
YubiKey 5C is built on high-performance, secure elements, and enables strong and fast crypto operations to provide best-practice security and the simplest user experience.
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Connector Type USB-C USB-C USB-A USB-A USB-C / Lightning
Form Factor Keychain Stays in port Keychain Stays in port Keychain
Mobile Authentication via NFC ?
Water and Crush Resistant ? ?
Works with Google Accounts ? ? ? ? ?
Works with Microsoft accounts ? ? ? ? ?
Works with LastPass ? ? ? ? ?
Works with 1Password, and Keeper ? ? ? ? ?
FIDO U2F / FIDO2 ? ? ? ? ?
TOTP / HOTP / PIV / PGP ? ? ? ? ?