Customer Reviews for Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC Security Key, USB‑C + NFC, Black (100918)
120 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Dec 25, 2025
Setup a bit complicated, I
Setup a bit complicated, I didn’t register the item thru the Yubikey web site so it wasn’t accepted at the Facebook web site right away. It’s working with Facebook and Google perfectly now and after getting it registered after activation which isn’t per normal protocol Yubikey showed the actual encryption information that is enables the features of the security key. I d...
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Most helpful critical review
Posted Dec 24, 2025
Not intuitive to use; incompatible
Not intuitive to use; incompatible with many sites
Arvind S.
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Yubico
Posted Jan 2, 2026
Hard to figure out how
Hard to figure out how to get started. For example, Yubikey on Google account is still requesting password?
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Kurt G.
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Yubico
Posted Dec 25, 2025
Setup a bit complicated, I
Setup a bit complicated, I didn’t register the item thru the Yubikey web site so it wasn’t accepted at the Facebook web site right away. It’s working with Facebook and Google perfectly now and after getting it registered after activation which isn’t per normal protocol Yubikey showed the actual encryption information that is enables the features of the security key. I d...
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Bryce K.
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Posted Dec 24, 2025
Not intuitive to use; incompatible
Not intuitive to use; incompatible with many sites
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KENNETH B.
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Yubico
Posted Dec 12, 2025
It works on my crypto
It works on my crypto account but not on my bank accounts or Gmail or my self-directed stock portfolio account. Thank you for asking I appreciate your technology.
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Tony B.
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Yubico
Posted Nov 7, 2025
This model is nice but
This model is nice but it's bigger than expected. I'm curious how well it's going to hold up on a key ring over time. I would like to have seen a model with USB A and C similar to the USB C and Lightening model since USB A is still relevant for a while yet.
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Brad K.
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Posted Nov 3, 2025
I tried setting them up.
I tried setting them up. I don’t know whether I actually did or not. I tried to use them as a passcode and I wasn’t able to. I just threw them in a drawer and count it as a waste of money.
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Rich R.
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Yubico
Posted Oct 7, 2025
I bought two units to
I bought two units to use one as a backup. I got the first unit registered and put into use but have not been able to get the 2nd backup unit registered.
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David B.
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Yubico
Posted Sep 14, 2025
Doesn't work at all. Not
Doesn't work at all. Not user friendly. A waste of money
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Fielding K.
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Yubico
Posted Sep 12, 2025
Everything about it is so
Everything about it is so complicated that I have not been able to install or use it.
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Patrick B.
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Yubico
Posted Sep 10, 2025
There are so many hackers
There are so many hackers and scams online your product is a security blanket so far
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hayden K.
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Posted Sep 8, 2025
Worthless!
Can not use it for any of my crypto accounts. Need the bio key, which I was not aware of. Buyers remorse for sure.
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Richard D.
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Posted Aug 12, 2025
I really liked him and
I really liked him and feel like I am getting a huge boost in security. They were easy to set up with Gmail and crypto websites.
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Matthew S.
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Posted Aug 12, 2025
Easy to use, takes a
Easy to use, takes a while to set up. You have to add each key to each account.
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stephen g.
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Yubico
Posted Aug 8, 2025
There were no instructions along
There were no instructions along with key. Thus it is useless to me.
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William P.
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Posted Aug 7, 2025
Difficult to set up and
Difficult to set up and use. Adoption in industry is spotty. Overhyped.
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Sally P.
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Yubico
Posted Jul 19, 2025
Had to return my Yubi
Had to return my Yubi keys. They did not fit in my old 2014 laptop USB ports. Don’t think they make one that would work for me 🙀
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Richard B.
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Posted May 26, 2025
Perfect as always
updated from a USB A to USB C as both phone and new laptop only have USB C ports. NFC is also a great plus for other devices.
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Response from Staples :
We're so glad you love your YubiKey 5C NFC! Thank you for the fantastic review, your feedback encourages us to keep delivering the best quality and service.
[email protected], May 28, 2025
Robert B.
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Yubico
Posted May 22, 2025
A product that keeps you
A product that keeps you safe digitally please do yourself a favor and protect yourself with these past key products
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Denis P.
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Yubico
Posted May 17, 2025
Good !
Easy to use to secure google and midrosoft accounts effortlessly
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Response from Staples :
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying your YubiKey. Your security and satisfaction mean the world to us.
[email protected], May 20, 2025
Prashant P.
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Yubico
Posted May 14, 2025
Not very convinced with the
Not very convinced with the utility value of the keys. I wish they were more user friendly.
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Response from Staples :
Thanks for your review, even though it’s hard to read. We’d love to learn more about what went wrong and see how we can help fix it. Feel free to contact us directly on our support form and we will happily help get you up and running with your YubiKey!
[email protected], May 15, 2025