Skip to main content

Setting up Yubikey as FIDO WebAuthn

Bitwarden supports using Yubikey as FIDO WebAuthn.

Login to your Bitwarden web account, and go to Account Settings.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 232055.png

Navigate to Security -> Two-step login. Select FIDO2-WebAuthn.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 232151.png

Enter your master password to continue.

Screenshot 2021-09-26 194037.png

Give a name for your security key, then click Read Key. Bitwarden supports having up to 5 different FIDO security keys.

As always, consider having backup hardware security keys for your important accounts such as Bitwarden, or enable alternative MFA method so you don't get lock out.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 231702.png

Insert your Yubikey into your computer.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 231729.png

IMG_20210924_175618.jpg

Enter the PIN for the Yubikey, and then touch the Yubikey to continue.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 231747.png

Screenshot 2022-09-27 231803.png

IMG_20210924_175627.jpg

Click Save to save the Yubikey to the account.

Screenshot 2022-09-27 231826.png

That's it! You can now use your Yubikey as your second factor when logging into Bitwarden.