What is Yubico Authenticator?
The Yubico Authenticator is an app that allows users to store their unique credentials on a hardware-backed security key, providing an extra layer of security to their accounts. The app generates a code used to verify the user's identity as they log into various services, without requiring an internet connection. The Yubico Authenticator is compatible with YubiKey 5Ci and NFC-enabled YubiKeys, and supports biometric authentication.
- Touch or NFC Authentication: Users can touch the YubiKey 5Ci or tap a YubiKey with NFC with a mobile phone that is NFC-enabled to store their credential on the YubiKey.
- Biometric support: Users can unlock their YubiKey with FaceID or TouchID for greater convenience.
- Easy Setup: QR codes are available from the services users wish to protect with strong authentication.
- User Presence: New codes are generated with just a touch or NFC tap of the YubiKey.
- Compatible: The app supports all the services currently compatible with other Authenticator apps.
- Secure: The app provides hardware-backed strong two-factor authentication with the secret stored on the YubiKey, not on the mobile device.
- Versatile: The app supports multiple work and personal accounts.
- Portable: Users can get the same set of codes across other Yubico Authenticator apps for desktops as well as for all leading mobile platforms.
- Flexible: The app supports time-based and counter-based code generation.
- Smart Card: The app supports Apple's CryptoTokenKit Extension, making it possible to use certificates stored on the YubiKey to authenticate with other apps and sites.
Store your unique credential on a hardware-backed security key and take it wherever you go from mobile to desktop. No more storing sensitive secrets on your mobile phone, leaving your account vulnerable to takeovers. With the Yubico Authenticator you can raise the bar for security. * The Yubico Authenticator will work with the YubiKey 5Ci and NFC-enabled YubiKeys. * YubiKey 5Ci will only work on iPads with a Lightning port. The Yubico Authenticator generates a code used to verify your identity as you are logging into various services. No connectivity needed! Features include: Touch or NFC Authentication - Touch the YubiKey 5Ci or simply tap a YubiKey with NFC with a mobile phone that is NFC-enabled to store your credential on the YubiKey Biometric support - Experience greater convenience by unlocking your YubiKey with FaceID or TouchID Easy Setup - QR codes available from the services you wish to protect with strong authentication User Presence - New codes generated with just a touch or NFC tap of the YubiKey Compatible - Secure all the services currently compatible with other Authenticator apps Secure - Hardware-backed strong two-factor authentication with secret stored on the YubiKey, not on the mobile device Versatile - Support for multiple work and personal accounts Portable - Get the same set of codes across our other Yubico Authenticator apps for desktops as well as for all leading mobile platforms Flexible - Support for time-based and counter-based code generation Smart Card - Support for Apple's CryptoTokenKit Extension making it possible to use certificates stored on your YubiKey to authenticate with other apps and sites Experience security the modern way with the Yubico Authenticator. Visit yubico.com to learn more.
By mr. well read
Im excited about this app, but i cant figure out how to set up my iphone’s keychain with this app’s biometric”touch id” feature for the yubikeys’s password protection.. everytime i try my stored password is always incorrect..i have to go through the process of manually typing in my password..other than that small inconvenience, 5 stars
By westtk
Unfortunate to see many outdated and misinformed reviews: the NFC implementation for iOS is fast and easy to use with the compatible keys. If you want your TOTP codes to be secure and portable, there’s simply no better option. Google Auth doesn’t migrate; Authy creates additional attack vectors. Yubikey-based TOTP doesn’t even need a phone.
By mikeeyes
I was having trouble getting the Yubikey to function with the iOS app after it working on the Mac. Support got me straight, and everything works well on iOS and MacOS. Support is great. Having the physical key gives me piece of mind.