Instructions for adding Yubikey 2FA do not match the flow

nootrope
nootrope
Community Member
in Mac

To add a Yubikey I read this article: https://support.1password.com/yubikey/#set-up-two-factor-authentication however the screen flow I experienced was different, never allowing me to add the Yubikey. The only possible choice was to use an authenticator app, which is less than ideal for my case. Using Chrome 72.0.3626.121

1Password Version: 7.2.5 (70205002)
Extension Version: 4.7.3.90
OS Version: macOS 10.14.3
Sync Type: 1Password

Comments

  • Ben
    Ben

    Hi @nootrope

    1Password uses TOTP for 2FA. For Yubikey this means the Yubico Authenticator app is required. The authenticator app path is the correct (and as you say, only) choice. The Yubikey hardware stores the TOTP secret and then the app generates the TOTP codes based on that.

    I hope that helps!

    Ben

  • nootrope
    nootrope
    Community Member

    @Ben: Thanks for the explanation, All clear now!

  • Lars
    Lars
    1Password Alumni

    @nootrope - glad Ben was able to help explain things. Let us know if you have any other questions. :)

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