Setting up a Yubikey for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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How to setup a Yubikey for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

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Description

This KB gives instructions on how to setup a Yubikey for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
 
Criteria 

Only individuals who are currently enrolled students, employed staff, or faculty members at SLCC can use this access.

 
How to setup a Yubikey for Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

A YubiKey is a FIDO2 token that provides the most secure form of passwordless authentication.

If you need to purchase a FIDO2 token, please see the links at the bottom of this article for suggested products.

1. Sign in to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo?tenant=slcc.edu

2. Click on Add sign-in method.

Image shows add sign-in method

3. Drop-down, Choose “Security Key” and click Add.

Image shows Add Method screen

4. Choose USB Device and click Next.

Image show USB selection screen

5. Insert the YubiKey and Set up a new PIN for your security key (minimum 6 numbers)

Image shows Yubikey PIN screen

6. Touch your security key again to complete the request.

Image shows security message

7. Click Allow

Image shows Allow button

8. Enter a name of your security and click Next.

Image shows naming screen 

9. Click Done to complete the registration process.

Image shows completion screen

Sign in with your security key (YubiKey)

10. Sign in to https://login.microsoftonline.com/?whr=slcc.edu

11. Select “Use Windows Hello or a security key”.

Image shows use a security key button

12. Choose USB security key.

Image shows usb security screen

13. Insert your security key and touch it.

Image shows insert your USB key messages

14. Enter your security key PIN and click Next.

Image shows PIN entry screen

15. Touch the security key again to complete the sign-in.

Image shows final security key messages

 

Yubikey Purchasing Links:

  • Security Key C NFC by Yubico USB-C $29.00

Yubico.com or Amazon.com

 

  • Security Key C NFC by Yubico USB-A $25.00

Yubico.com or Amazon.com

 

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Article ID: 1183
Created
Sat 7/26/25 12:21 AM
Modified
Mon 10/27/25 1:40 PM