I’m not sure if this is just Twitter, I’m pretty sure it is as it works in the browser just not their app. YubiKeys on iOS are now also eligible for Google’s Advanced Protection Program for even more security options for their services. Hi guys, recently got a 5C NFC mainly for use with desktop but also iPhone. That means Google Accounts, Nest accounts, YouTube, and Meet and other things that Google owns can all be protected via YubiKeys on any Apple device you may have.

This is a big deal because it now allows iOS users to use the security key to protect Google-related data.

YubiKey didn’t support WebAuthn for iOS devices until June 2020, when they officially updated their platform. WebAuthn is Google’s own protocol for two-factor authentication. YubiKey even came out with a version of the key last year that included an Apple Lightning port connection to make a connection with iPhones and iPads easier.īut one important piece was missing: WebAuthn compatibility. Recently, that has begun to change, especially when it comes to mobile devices. Two-step login using YubiKey is available for premium users, including members of paid organizations (families, teams, or enterprise). A few weeks ago, Yubico announced native FIDO U2F security key support for use with iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and macOS Ventura 13.2. Yes, you could use them to log into your Mac with the right ports, but Yubico’s focus was always on the Google side of security. Traditionally, YubiKeys haven’t been interested in fully supporting iOS or macOS.

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