YubiKey 5 Series

6.4easy start · #14of 15
in Security Keys

Free to practise onno
Free trialno
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows.

YubiKey 5 Series is ranked #14 of 15 in security keys on The Geeks Club. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is no free plan.

YubiKey 5 Series plans and pricing

All plans

YubiKey 5C NFC $58 once Single key · USB-C · NFC yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

YubiKey 5 NFC $58 once USB-A · NFC yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

YubiKey 5C $65 once USB-C yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

YubiKey 5 Nano $68 once USB-A · Nano yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

YubiKey 5C Nano $68 once USB-C · Nano yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

YubiKey 5Ci $85 once USB-C · Lightning yubico.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on security keys

Free plan: No
Paid from: 58 one-time
Authentication standards: FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, PIV smart card, OpenPGP
NFC support: Yes
Biometric unlock: No
USB connector: usb-a
Device management: vendor app
Operating systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS

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The record

Purpose: YubiKey 5 Series is a multi-protocol hardware security key for two-factor, multi-factor, and passwordless authentication and authorization.
Protocols: The series supports FIDO2/WebAuthn, U2F, smart card/PIV, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, OpenPGP, and secure static passwords.
Connectivity: Available models support USB-A, USB-C, NFC, or Lightning, depending on model.
Durability: The key is IP68 rated, crush resistant, has no moving parts, and requires no batteries.
Phishing resistance: Yubico says the physical key adds a second factor designed to protect against phishing attacks.
Authenticator app: Yubico Authenticator can generate two-step verification codes on mobile or desktop while credentials remain on the YubiKey.
Integrations: Yubico says the series works with Google and Microsoft accounts, password managers, and hundreds of other services.
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.
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.
Security hardware: The listed YubiKey 5C NFC specifications state that it has a secure element and supports FIDO2 Level 2 and CTAP 2.1.
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.
Support and returns: The product page advertises 45-day consumer returns and links to Yubico support and product documentation.
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.
Enterprise purchase option: Yubico says businesses with 500 or more users qualify for YubiEnterprise Subscription.

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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