Overview
YubiKey is a USB device that generates a unique string each time it is plugged in and activated by touching the sensor. The unique string is sent to Yubico, the maker of YubiKey, where it is validated. Because each string it generates is unique, but can each identify the unique YubiKey device that generated it, you can use a YubiKey to authenticate yourself to an application, like FormAssembly.
Who can use YubiKey authentication?
YubiKey authentication is currently available to our Essentials plan and higher customers.
What do I need?
You will need a YubiKey device to use YubiKey authentication.
How do I set up my YubiKey?
- To start, add YubiKey to your multi-factor authenticator timeline. For instructions on adding an MFA method to your timeline, reference the Multi-factor Authentication article.
- In the multi-factor authenticator timeline screen, click Configure for your YubiKey authenticator.
- Click into the field labeled ‘YubiKey 1’
- Touch the sensor on your YubiKey device to generate a code into the field.
- Select Enabled, within the Status section, to enable the use of the YubiKey authenticator
- Click Apply to save the configuration.
Note: You may associate up to five YubiKeys with your account.
- You will see a message telling you the YubiKeys have been saved.
The YubiKey authenticator is now set up to use, you will need your YubiKey the next time you log in to your FormAssembly account.
How do I log in with my YubiKey?
- Enter your credentials on the login page.
- You will be taken to the YubiKey verification challenge. With the text box focused, touch your YubiKey’s sensor to generate a code into the text box. It will automatically submit, you do not need to hit ‘enter’ or click the submit button.
- If successful, you will be taken into your account.