Available in several form factors including USB-A, USB-C, NFC, and Lightning.Recommended for all other non-FIPS USNH systems.NOT for use with FIPS systems such as Federal Grants.YubiKey 5 series meet Microsoft’s Modern Authentication hardware requirements.Pressing the top or side button on the YubiKey generates and automatically enters a passcode on MFA prompts.YubiKeys are small USB devices that are inserted into a desktop or laptop computer USB port / Lighting connector.Scope of Article: This article provides basic recommendations for USNH approved YubiKeys. This is why ET&S Strongly recommends you have a secondary method set up for MFA. If you lose or forget your YubiKey PIN, you will have to work with the YubiKey 'YubiKey Manager' application to reset your PIN, or work with the YubiKey manufacturer directly - ET&S has no access to assist with lost YubiKey PINs. Remember your YubiKey PIN or it will not work for M365 MFA. The YubiKey PIN is maintained through a desktop app provided by the YubiKey manufacturer called 'YubiKey Manager'.

This is different from SmartAuth MFA which did not require a PIN. Warning: Microsoft may require a PIN when using some models of YubiKey for M365 MFA.

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