YubiKey is a helpful 2FA tool. It is based on the usage of a physical key that cannot be hacked remotely, making YubiKey a very reliable and safe instrument.
Changelly PRO supports all YubiKey devices pre-configured with Yubico-OTP function, namely:
● Yubikey 5 series;
● FIPS series;
● YubiKey 4, YubiKey 4 Nano, and YubiKey NEO.
How to set up YubiKey
1. Open your Settings page, click the Security tab and press the “Add YubiKey" button in the Two-Step Authentications section.
2. Insert your YubiKey into the USB port or tap it on your mobile phone.
3. Place the cursor into the Authentication Code field and touch the button on your YubiKey.
4. Voila! The security code is entered. Then, the website will ask you to confirm the new 2FA tool via email.
5. Check your mailbox for the confirmation email in your mailbox and open the link.
Your YubiKey is enabled!
How to log in with YubiKey
1. Enter the username and the password on the main page.
2. Insert your YubiKey into the USB port of your computer or tap it on your phone.
3. Put the cursor into the Authentication Code field and touch the button on your YubiKey.
4. The security code is recognized automatically. You are free to log in.
The authentication for withdrawals works the same way.
Important: YubiKey does not have any backups. If your YubiKey is lost, it will be impossible to regain access to your account without our support team.
Please use English keyboard layout when entering YubiKey code, so that the code is perfectly recognized by the website.
Lost your YubiKey device? Please check this guide.
Please note that we support code-generating apps too. You are free to either Authy, or YubiKey, or even both types of 2FA for your account simultaneously.