If you are using a virtual machine (VM) to connect to your accessing device and you need to pair your YubiKey, configure your VM to recognize a USB device.

Note:

After you have paired your device, and authenticated successfully, you can also use it to authenticate for Windows login or Mac login, if required.

  1. Sign on to your account or app and follow the steps for the registration window that you see:
    The Legacy and New Registration windows and sign on directions
    Legacy Registration window New Registration window
    1. From the registration window, click I want to use a different authentication method.

      A screen capture of the Legacy Registration window.
    2. In the Alternative Authentication window, click Authenticate with YubiKey and then click Next.

      A screen capture of the Alternative Authentication window displayingAuthentication Preference options.

      You are prompted to authenticate with your YubiKey.


      A screen capture of the YubiKey Setup section prompting you to insert your Yubikey to pair it..
    1. From the registration window, click Start.

      A screen capture of the New Registration window.
    2. In the Add a New Device window, click Yubikey.

      A screen capture of the Add a New Device window displaying the QR Pairing Code.

      You are prompted to authenticate with your YubiKey.

      A screen capture of the Yubikey window prompting you to insert your Yubikey to pair it.
  2. Insert the YubiKey into your computer USB port, make sure the Alternative Authentication window is the active window on your machine, and then tap the YubiKey.
    Note:

    If you are using a YubiKey Neo and need to register using a browser on your mobile device through NFC, the process is different. To complete the registration process:

    1. Download the YubiClip application to your mobile device and enable NFC.
    2. Place the YubiKey next to your mobile device. The verification code is copied to the device clipboard.
    3. Paste the code into the YubiKey authentication field in your browser, and tap Verify.

    A one-time passcode (OTP) automatically generates and enters into the YubiKey Setup window. Verify is selected automatically, and a green check mark appears, indicating the pairing request is successful. You are automatically signed on to your account or app.

The next time you sign on to your account or application:

  1. Press your YubiKey button to generate the OTP.
  2. Enter a YubiKey OTP to authenticate.
  3. Click Sign on.