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    Most secure biometric authentication.
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    Securing the modern enterprise.

    Stop account takeovers and enjoy secure passwordless login with YubiKey Bio Series, where the strongest hardware authentication meets a frictionless user experience. YubiKey Bio Series provides the most secure, simple, and scalable authentication.

    Secure biometric and PIN-based passwordless login.

    Frictionless across devices and platforms with fingerprint sensor.

    Increases adoption and reduces IT helpdesk costs.


    YubiKey Bio Series: Key capabilities

    • Passwordless MFA and strong 2FA
    • Biometric and PIN-based login
    • Seamless login across devices and platforms
    • Support for desktop login and web authentication
    • IP68 rated and crush resistant
    • No batteries required and no moving parts
    • Available in both USB-C and USB-A
    YubiKey Bio Series
    FIDO Edition
    Available now
    • FIDO U2F
    • FIDO2/WebAuthn
    • Available in USB-C and USB-A

    For businesses with 500 users or more

    For SMBs or for individuals

    YubiKey Bio Series
    Multi-protocol Edition
    Coming soon
    • FIDO U2F
    • FIDO2/WebAuthn
    • Smart Card/PIV
    • Available in USB-C and USB-A
    • Available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service
    • Initially suited for HYPR customers only

    Coming soon. To learn more,
    share your details and we’ll be in touch.

    Which YubiKey Bio Series is right for you?
    FIDO EditionMulti-protocol Edition
    Are you looking for a security key with USB and biometric capabilities?YESYES
    Do you want to authenticate, using passwordless MFA or strong 2FA, only on your desktop?YESYES
    Are you operating in a cloud-first environment?YESYES
    Are you interested in securing shared workstations and mobile-restricted environments?YESYES
    Are you operating in a legacy on-premises environment?YES
    Are you looking for desktop login on Windows using Smart Card/PIV with fingerprint?YES
    Are you interested in web authentication with FIDO2 using the same biometrics as desktop login?YES
    Are you looking to enable enrollment to workstations using the HYPR application to centrally manage credentials?YES
    Looking for more form factors, protocols, and NFC support?
    You may prefer the YubiKey 5 Series. Still not sure? Use our handy compare chart or take the quiz.
    duo logo
    “Authenticating with the combined solution of the Duo platform and the YubiKey has always been remarkably easy and fast. Biometrics play an important role in any company’s strategy to go passwordless, and we’ve tested the YubiKey Bio extensively with Duo’s upcoming solution, with great results. We’re excited to provide customers a simpler, faster and more convenient way to protect against phishing and other access threats.”
    Chris DemundoSenior Product Manager, Authentication, Duo Security
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    “More and more of our customers prefer biometric methods, because they provide strong security protection and are easier and faster to sign in than a password. Yubico carefully considered customer needs in designing the biometric key to make it secure and simple enough for anyone to use. A FIDO2 YubiKey with a biometric sensor is a cause for celebration.”
    Sue Bohn VP of Program Management, Microsoft
    ping logo
    “Ping Identity is proud to partner with Yubico to offer a stronger and more flexible approach to authentication. The release of YubiKey Bio joins the best of something you have and something you are in a single offering by delivering a convenient and secure passwordless login experience customers need to thrive in today’s remote workforce.”
    Loren Russon
    Vice President of Product
    and Technology, Ping Identity
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    “We’re excited to see biometric authentication added to the YubiKey with the launch of the YubiKey Bio Series. It adds a new dimension to strong authentication security while improving user experience.”
    Koveh Tavakkol
    Senior Manager, Cyber Strategy & Architecture, T-Mobile

    YubiKey Bio Series – FIDO Edition works with your
    favorite online applications

    The safest way to secure your online accounts


    YubiKey Bio Series
    Multi-protocol Edition
    Coming soon

    Stop account takeovers and enjoy secure passwordless login with YubiKey Bio Series, where the strongest hardware authentication meets a frictionless user experience.

    YubiKey Bio Series provides the most secure, simple, and scalable authentication for both legacy on-premises and modern cloud environments with support for modern FIDO and Smart Card/PIV protocols.

    • FIDO U2F
    • FIDO2/WebAuthn
    • Smart Card/PIV
    • Available in USB-C and USB-A
    • Available exclusively via YubiKey as a Service
    • Initially suited for HYPR customers only

    Please share your details and we’ll be in touch!


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