Securing your password manager with a YubiKey
The safest way to protect your password manager using a YubiKey for multi-factor authentication
Works with the most well known password manager providers
The YubiKey provides you with peace of mind that your password manager is secured with an extra layer of protection
YubiKey + password manager
Security made easy
Password managers are a perfect place to securely store both your personal and business account logins. With all of your passwords stored in a vault, it’s important to ensure that you, and only you, have access.
Using a YubiKey for multi-factor authentication with your password manager ensures that even if your master password is compromised, the rest of your passwords are still secure.
Why are YubiKeys the best option to secure your password managers
YubiKeys as the gold-standard for multi-factor authentication:
- Eliminate the need to reach for your phone to open an app, or memorizing and typing in a code
- Are easy to use—simply touch the YubiKey to verify with your password manager and you’re in
- Are reliable and can be set up with your password manager in minutes
- Are a rugged and durable solution (even survives the washing machine!) and doesn’t require batteries, WiFi or network connection
- Protect against even the most sophisticated phishing attacks. In order to hack into your account, a bad actor would need your login credentials and physically have your YubiKey in order to gain access
Our YubiKey recommendations:
PC Magazine Editor’s Choice award and a 5.0 Exemplary rating
“Although there are many ways to do MFA, security keys are a highly secure and convenient option. Login codes sent via text message can be intercepted, and authentication apps require that your phone be charged and available.”
Here’s how easy it is to set up:
You can find setup instructions for each application and service in our Works with YubiKey catalog
Best practices for securing your password manager
Securing the email account that is associated with your password manager with a YubiKey
Creating a strong, unique password for your password manager, then securing it with a YubiKey
As best practice, we recommend having a primary YubiKey and a backup key registered to your accounts (just like you would with a car or house key)
We also have our Yubico Authenticator app that can generate codes for logging into services
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