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![Security Key Series by Yubico](assets/img/security-keys/yubico-security-key.webp){ width="315" } ![Security Key Series by Yubico](assets/img/security-keys/yubico-security-key.webp){ width="315" }
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The **Yubico Security Key** series is the most cost-effective hardware security key with FIDO Level 2 certification[^1]. It supports FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO U2F, and works out of the box with most services that support a security key as a second factor, as well as many password managers. The **Yubico Security Key** series is the most cost-effective hardware security key with FIDO Level 2 certification[^1]. It supports [FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online), and works out of the box with most services that support a security key as a second factor, as well as many password managers.
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![YubiKeys](assets/img/security-keys/yubikey.png){ width="400" } ![YubiKeys](assets/img/security-keys/yubikey.png){ width="400" }
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The **YubiKey** series from Yubico are among the most popular security keys with FIDO Level 2 Certification[^1]. The **YubiKey 5 Series** has a wide range of features such as [Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_2nd_Factor), [FIDO2 and WebAuthn](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online), [Yubico OTP](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#yubico-otp), [Personal Identity Verification (PIV)](https://developers.yubico.com/PIV), [OpenPGP](https://developers.yubico.com/PGP), and [TOTP and HOTP](https://developers.yubico.com/OATH) authentication. The **YubiKey** series from Yubico are among the most popular security keys with FIDO Level 2 Certification[^1]. The **YubiKey 5 Series** has a wide range of features such as [FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online), [TOTP and HOTP](https://developers.yubico.com/OATH) authentication, [Personal Identity Verification (PIV)](https://developers.yubico.com/PIV), and [OpenPGP](https://developers.yubico.com/PGP).
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[:octicons-eye-16:](https://yubico.com/support/terms-conditions/privacy-notice){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" } [:octicons-eye-16:](https://yubico.com/support/terms-conditions/privacy-notice){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
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![Nitrokey](assets/img/security-keys/nitrokey.jpg){ width="300" } ![Nitrokey](assets/img/security-keys/nitrokey.jpg){ width="300" }
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The Nitrokey 3 Series in general has a wide range of features such as [Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_2nd_Factor), [FIDO2 and WebAuthn](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online), Personal Identity Verification (PIV), OpenPGP, and TOTP and HOTP authentication. Currently, only the **Nitrokey 3A Mini** has [FIDO Level 1 Certification](https://nitrokey.com/news/2024/nitrokey-3a-mini-receives-official-fido2-certification). **Nitrokey** has a cost-effective security key capable of [FIDO2/WebAuthn and FIDO Universal 2nd Factor (U2F)](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online) called the **Nitrokey Passkey**. For support for features such as PIV, OpenPGP, and TOTP and HOTP authentication, you need to purchase one of their other keys like the **Nitrokey 3**. Currently, only the **Nitrokey 3A Mini** has [FIDO Level 1 Certification](https://nitrokey.com/news/2024/nitrokey-3a-mini-receives-official-fido2-certification).
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The [comparison table](https://nitrokey.com/products/nitrokeys#:~:text=The%20Nitrokey%20Family) shows how the different Nitrokey models compare to each other in terms of features and other specifications. The [comparison table](https://nitrokey.com/products/nitrokeys#:~:text=The%20Nitrokey%20Family) shows how the different Nitrokey models compare to each other in terms of features and other specifications. Refer to Nitrokey's [documentation](https://docs.nitrokey.com/nitrokeys/features) for more details about the features available on your Nitrokey.
Nitrokey models can be configured using the [Nitrokey app](https://nitrokey.com/download). Nitrokey models can be configured using the [Nitrokey app](https://nitrokey.com/download).
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The **Nitrokey Passkey** is a cost-effective security key capable of [FIDO2 and WebAuthn](basics/multi-factor-authentication.md#fido-fast-identity-online). This key provides only basic FIDO2 functionality, but for most people that is all you will need. Some notable features the Nitrokey Passkey does **not** have include:
- Tamper-resistant smart card
- OpenPGP
- NIST PIV
- TOTP and HOTP
## Criteria ## Criteria
**Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you. **Please note we are not affiliated with any of the projects we recommend.** In addition to [our standard criteria](about/criteria.md), we have developed a clear set of requirements to allow us to provide objective recommendations. We suggest you familiarize yourself with this list before choosing to use a project, and conduct your own research to ensure it's the right choice for you.