Comments on: How to Setup a 2FA Security Key (Yubikey Tutorial) https://www.allthingssecured.com/tutorials/yubikey-2fa-setup-tutorial/ Online Security Made Simple Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:49:20 +0000 hourly 1 By: Josh https://www.allthingssecured.com/tutorials/yubikey-2fa-setup-tutorial/#comment-5377 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:49:20 +0000 https://www.allthingssecured.com/?p=9833#comment-5377 In reply to steve parsons.

Hey Steve, great questions. I would recommend just getting a key that fits the most number of devices that you have. For most people nowadays, that’s a USB-C but you’ll need to have a C-to-A adapter.

As for the backup, it doesn’t matter as much as you think. There’s no added security having a different connection type. It’s easiest to just buy two of the same usually.

]]> By: steve parsons https://www.allthingssecured.com/tutorials/yubikey-2fa-setup-tutorial/#comment-5373 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 22:40:32 +0000 https://www.allthingssecured.com/?p=9833#comment-5373 Hi Josh,
love your passion for ‘all things’ security. thanks.
i have a question about the series 5 yubikeys which, unless i’ve missed it, i’ve not seen explained (in simple terms) for tech-dinosaurs like me!
I notice that within the 5 series, there are differences with the USB connection … one has USB-C, another USB-A and I’ve also seen one with a lightning connector. i want to purchase from the yubikey 5 range yet i’m not sure which type of connector to get? my iphone is an 11, so still has lightning. my work laptop has usb-C and usb-A, whereas my personal laptop only has usb-A.

a related question: should my backup yubikey have the same connection type or a different type? in all examples i’ve seen online, it appears the backup key has a different connection type. Perhaps this increases security, or just provides more options for some, i’m not sure.

i appreciate any clarification you can give. and if you can send me a link, or direct me to a page on your site, i’m happy to purchase via you so you benefit in some way.

many thanks

steve (from Australia)

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