Do you use a YubiKey to secure your digital life?
If so, is it convenient, do you like it & would you recommend? 
Discussion
Iām yubikey curious. Iām just scared of losing it and locking myself out
Buy two and keep one in a safe place. When you go to create an OATH entry in your 2fa app (Yubico Authenticator, for example), have both on hand to load them up with the same account registration
Smart.
Many services that use YubiKeys provide users with a backup code, typically in the form of a hexadecimal string, that can be used to regain access to their accounts in case the physical YubiKey is lost or destroyed.
This backup code works similarly to a Bitcoin seed phrase.
Yes. They are a fine product line. The one with the dual USB-C and lightning connectors is very convenient for mobile oath 2FA
Honestly, I think a properly configured Keepass client outperforms anything..šš
I find them convenient, but only use them for a few applications.
I would buy these today https://www.nitrokey.com
They are very good but it is a device more to take care of. If it is 2FA for applications, I prefer an app like Authy or others.
For the most important thing, HW.
I like them, but get two and use aegis as a backup.
#yestr
I like the idea of it. I don't like the execution of it
I use the third from the left. USB-C and Apple Lightning connector. Once they ditch that port I nigit switch to the fourth one.
I use one for work, very convenient for all the mfa systems I access daily. It stays at home though, so I prefer other methods for personal mfa access that I might need while mobile.
I have tried to use Yubikey but found the issue of single point of failure and the fact that you cannot backup a Yubikey. So in case one is lost/stolen, you can just hope you have used a second one to train the same MFAs always with two keys. Another issue i found is that very less software provider offering support for FIDO and even less offering the support for two FIDO keys (for the backup Yubikey).
Yes and yes
Main recommendation is to ensure you buy and setup at least 2, and ideally 3 yubikeys - the spares get you out of strife if you lose/break one. A single yubikey with no spare configured isnāt a risk Iād take - the fuckup fairy would rain her special chaos on me within a week
Everyone needs a FIDO key, the brand isnāt super important
so far so good. ditto swick's comments below.