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USB Security Key Info

For users without a smartphone, or those who do not wish to use their smartphone, USI IT offers physical USB security keys as an alternative to the Okta Verify app. The physical USB security keys that we have chosen are the "Security Key by Yubico", or "Security Key NFC by Yubico". You can also use another FIDO2/WebAuthn security key, but we are only supporting the Yubico versions.

To purchase a USB Security Key from the University with a departmental chargeback

For employees, please visit https://services.usi.edu/TDClient/315/Portal/Requests/ServiceDet?ID=7174&SIDs=1334 to learn about ordering one with a departmental chargeback.  Please note that purchasing one with a departmental chargeback will require approval from your department's financial manager.

To purchase a USB Security Key from the University with personal funds

  1. Visit https://secure.touchnet.net/C21706_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=67 to purchase the key
  2. Pick up the key at the IT Service Desk (Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm) located in the lower level of the Wright Administration Building (near the elevator).
  3. Follow the instructions at https://www.usi.edu/it/security/multifactor-authentication/usb-security-key to set up the USB Security Key.

If you are purchasing these with personal funds, you can also order them on Amazon - USB-A (regular USB) or USB-C

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