YubiKey 5 Series
iPhone + Android
7.1No. 4 of 15
in Security Keys
in Security Keys
- Recognised40% of the score20
- Phone app26% of the score100
- Documented20% of the score98
- Free plan14% of the score0
- Free plan
- No
- Runs on
- Android, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
Summary
YubiKey 5 Series is ranked #4 of 15 in security keys on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.
YubiKey 5 Series plans and pricing
All plansCompared on security keys
- Free plan
- Noyubico.com
- Paid from
- 58 one-timeyubico.com
- Authentication standards
- FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, PIV smart card, OpenPGPyubico.com
- NFC support
- Yesyubico.com
- Biometric unlock
- Noyubico.com
- USB connector
- usb-ayubico.com
- Device management
- vendor appyubico.com
- Operating systems
- Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOSyubico.com
Facts
- Purpose
- YubiKey 5 Series is a multi-protocol hardware security key for two-factor, multi-factor, and passwordless authentication and authorization.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Protocols
- The series supports FIDO2/WebAuthn, U2F, smart card/PIV, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, OpenPGP, and secure static passwords.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Connectivity
- Available models support USB-A, USB-C, NFC, or Lightning, depending on model.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Durability
- The key is IP68 rated, crush resistant, has no moving parts, and requires no batteries.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Phishing resistance
- Yubico says the physical key adds a second factor designed to protect against phishing attacks.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Authenticator app
- Yubico Authenticator can generate two-step verification codes on mobile or desktop while credentials remain on the YubiKey.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- Yubico says the series works with Google and Microsoft accounts, password managers, and hundreds of other services.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Named services
- The product page lists Facebook, Google Account, Microsoft account, Salesforce, Dropbox, 1Password, Bitwarden Premium, AWS IAM, Duo Security, Okta, and Ping Identity among compatible services.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported systems
- The YubiKey 5C NFC page says it works with Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, and Linux, and supports tap-and-go use on NFC-enabled Android and iOS devices.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Security hardware
- The listed YubiKey 5C NFC specifications state that it has a secure element and supports FIDO2 Level 2 and CTAP 2.1.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Compliance limit
- The YubiKey 5C NFC specifications list NIST validation as not applicable and say AAL3 applies when FIPS is not required by the environment.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support and returns
- The product page advertises 45-day consumer returns and links to Yubico support and product documentation.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Intended users
- Yubico describes the series for personal and business use, including privileged users, shared workstations, mobile-restricted environments, remote workforces, and third-party users.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Enterprise purchase option
- Yubico says businesses with 500 or more users qualify for YubiEnterprise Subscription.yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2007yubico.com · 23 Sept 2026
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Where it ranks on Samsung Mobile US Press
- Best Security Keys in 2026#4 of 15
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Sources
- yubico.com/products/yubikey-5-overview/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- yubico.com/in/product/yubikey-5-series/yubikey-5c-· checked 30 Sept 2026
- yubico.com/products/yubico-authenticator/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- yubico.com/store/yubikey-5-series/· checked 23 Sept 2026
- yubico.com/in/store/yubikey-5-series/· checked 30 Sept 2026