How to set up YubiKey Manager

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

How to set up YubiKey Manager

2. Set Up

Plug and play

Simply insert your YubiKey to see available settings.

Simple key identification

YubiKey Manager provides a quick way to identify the model, firmware, and the serial number of your YubiKey.

Configure FIDO2 functionality

Under the Applications tab for supported YubiKeys.

• Change or set a PIN code for using FIDO2 with your YubiKey.
• Reset your FIDO2 PIN code. 
• Resetting your pin code will also remove any stored FIDO2 keys. 
• The FIDO2 protocol is supported by 5 Series and Security Key Series YubiKeys.

Configure PIV functionality

Under the Applications tab for supported YubiKeys.

• Change or set a PIN and PUK code for using PIV with your yubikey.
• Configure certificates
• Reset PIV to factory settings.
• This will also remove any certificates stored on your YubiKey.
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Enable and disable YubiKey functionalities

Control which interfaces and protocols are enabled on your YubiKey.

Configure YubiKey OTP

Under the Applications tab.

• Configure how the touch-triggered OTP works for your YubiKey.
• Avoid accidentally triggering OTP codes.