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Identifying your YubiKey

YubiKey Bio – FIDO Edition

YubiKey Bio – FIDO Edition

  • Years in operation: 2021-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: USB-A and biometric support
YubiKey C Bio – FIDO Edition - Identifying your YubiKey

YubiKey C Bio – FIDO Edition

  • Years in operation: 2021-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: USB-C and biometric support
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YubiKey 5C NFC

  • Years in operation: 2020-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: USB-C and NFC support

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide

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YubiKey 5Ci

  • Years in operation: 2019-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: Dual connector key with USB-C and Lightning support

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide


Identifying your YubiKey

YubiKey 5 NFC from aftindia

YubiKey 5 NFC

  • Years in operation: 2018-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide

YubiKey 5 Nano aftindia

YubiKey 5 Nano

  • Years in operation: 2018-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide

YubiKey 5C

YubiKey 5C

  • Years in operation: 2018-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide

YubiKey 5C Nano

YubiKey 5C Nano

  • Years in operation: 2018-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, Yubico OTP, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), OpenPGP, FIDO U2F, FIDO2

YubiKey 5 Series – Quick Guide


Identifying your YubiKey

Security Key NFC by Yubico

Security Key NFC by Yubico

  • Years in operation: 2023-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC
Security Key C NFC by Yubico

Security Key C NFC by Yubico

  • Years in operation: 2023-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC
Security Key NFC – Enterprise Edition

Security Key NFC – Enterprise Edition

  • Years in operation: 2023-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC
Security Key C NFC – Enterprise Edition

Security Key C NFC – Enterprise Edition

  • Years in operation: 2023-present
  • Primary Functions: FIDO U2F, FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC

Identifying your YubiKey

YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS

YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026 – present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC
YubiKey 5Ci FIPS

YubiKey 5Ci FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026 – present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2
YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS

YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026 – present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2
  • Special capabilities: NFC
YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS

YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026 – present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2

Identifying your YubiKey

YubiKey 5C FIPS

YubiKey 5C FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2
YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS

YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS

  • Years in operation: 2026-present
  • Primary Functions: Secure Static Passwords, OATH – HOTP (Event), OATH – TOTP (Time), Smart Card (PIV-Compatible), FIDO2

Identifying your YubiKey – What YubiKey Do You Have? | Yubico

Identify your YubiKey model, USB connector, NFC support, FIDO2, OTP and smart card features. Explore the YubiKey identification guide from AFT INDIA.

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Identify Your YubiKey – Find Your YubiKey Model

Not sure which YubiKey model you own? Use this guide to Identifying your YubiKey by its physical appearance, USB connector, product series, NFC capability and supported authentication protocols.

Identifying your YubiKey is a hardware-based authentication device designed to protect online accounts, business applications, enterprise systems and digital identities. Depending on the model, YubiKeys support FIDO2, WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, OTP, smart card authentication (PIV), OpenPGP and other security functions.

AFT INDIA provides Identifying your YubiKey information and assistance to help businesses, IT administrators, cybersecurity professionals and individual users identify the correct Identifying your YubiKey model for their authentication requirements.

How to Identify Your YubiKey

You can identify your YubiKey by checking the following physical and technical characteristics:

  1. USB Connector: Check whether your YubiKey has a USB-A, USB-C or dual USB-C and Apple Lightning connector.
  2. NFC Support: Identify whether your device supports contactless authentication through NFC-enabled smartphones.
  3. Product Series: Check whether your device belongs to the YubiKey 5, YubiKey 5 FIPS, YubiKey Bio or Security Key series.
  4. Biometric Authentication: Identify models equipped with an integrated fingerprint sensor.
  5. Product Markings: Examine the YubiKey logo, model design and physical dimensions.
  6. Supported Protocols: Check FIDO2, FIDO U2F, OTP, HOTP, TOTP, PIV and OpenPGP capabilities.