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To meet such needs, our company offers various services such as "\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yubion.com\u002Fyubion-portal?lang=en\">YubiOn Portal\u003C\u002Fa>" and "\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yubion.com\u002Fwindowslogon?lang=en\">YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone\u003C\u002Fa>".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to our services, \u003Cstrong>Yubico\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the manufacturer of YubiKey, also provides a free Windows authentication tool called "Yubico Login for Windows" (hereafter referred to as "Yubico Login"). This tool allows you to log on to Windows using a YubiKey for \u003Cstrong>Windows local accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this article, we will share our experience using the "Yubico Login"  tool, while also highlighting similarities and differences compared to our offline Windows authentication service, "YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Test Environment\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>We tested under the following conditions:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>OS: Windows11\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Authentication Device: YubiKey 5 Series\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Account: Windows local account (Administrator)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>"Yubico Login" supports \u003Cstrong>Windows local accounts only\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  "YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone" supports not only Windows local accounts but also \u003Cstrong>Active Directory accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong> and \u003Cstrong>Microsoft accounts\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Installation\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Download the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yubico.com\u002Fproducts\u002Fcomputer-login-tools\u002F\">installer\u003C\u002Fa> and proceed with the installation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_1_06d1647519.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After installation, click “Yes” and restart the OS.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_2_6751a47c37.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the OS restarts, "Yubico Login" will appear on the logon screen, but until you assign a YubiKey, you can still log on using just your username and password.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_3_66b59fcfca.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Log on once, then launch the configuration tool to register the user and YubiKey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One important note during registration: since authentication uses \u003Cstrong>challenge-response\u003C\u002Fstrong>, the YubiKey slot will be overwritten (by default, Slot 2 is used).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, it is recommended to use a YubiKey that you don’t mind being overwritten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, you will be asked to choose a setup method:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>“Express”\u003C\u002Fstrong> for a quick and easy setup\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>“Advanced”\u003C\u002Fstrong> for detailed configuration options\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_4_a9f1608509.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you select “Advanced,” you can configure options such as generating a recovery code and creating a backup device. However, since we didn’t make any changes this time, we chose “Express.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You will then be prompted to insert a YubiKey, so plug the YubiKey you want to register into a USB port.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_5_60c5870354.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The YubiKey’s serial number and slot configuration status will be displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, click “Next,” and…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_6_ba50318947.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The YubiKey registration process is complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_7_419abee16b.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, insert and register a second YubiKey as a backup by following the same steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(In this case, we registered the same YubiKey as the first one.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, an emergency recovery code will be displayed. The recovery code allows you to log on without a YubiKey by manually entering the code on the logon screen if the registered YubiKey is lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you won’t be able to retrieve it after proceeding to the next step, we recommend saving it at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_8_9b4e1828e3.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This completes the registration process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_9_436cd50c01.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Authentication\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Now, let’s actually try the authentication process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The method is simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, on the Windows logon screen at startup, "Yubico Login" will be displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basically, the user input is in \u003Cstrong>text entry format\u003C\u002Fstrong>, not a selection format.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_10_713e733a94.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you try to log on without a YubiKey inserted, an error message will appear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If an unassigned YubiKey is inserted, you will also be prompted to insert the correct YubiKey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_11_03128c494f.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the correct YubiKey inserted, enter your username and password.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If authentication is successful, you will be logged in as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_12_cbb55281bc.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was relatively easy to implement two-factor authentication using YubiKey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, with "Yubico Login", touching the YubiKey during logon is \u003Cstrong>not required\u003C\u002Fstrong> (depending on the settings).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  With "YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone", OTP is required during logon, so touching the YubiKey is necessary.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>If you use Windows sign-in options that start with Windows Hello (e.g., Windows Hello PIN), users can log on without a YubiKey even if the key is configured in Yubico Login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For accounts protected by Yubico Login, it’s recommended to disable Windows Hello and similar options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Features\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>Other notable features are as follows:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>◯ YubiKey Assignment:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yubico Login offers relatively flexible YubiKey assignment options:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Assign different YubiKeys to multiple local accounts: \u003Cstrong>Possible\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assign one YubiKey to multiple local accounts: \u003Cstrong>Possible\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Assign multiple YubiKeys to one local account: \u003Cstrong>Possible\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone also supports all of these options.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>◯ If a YubiKey is lost:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You can log on without a YubiKey by entering the recovery code issued during YubiKey assignment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this recovery code is quite long and must be manually entered on the logon screen, which can be cumbersome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_getting_started_yubico_login_for_windows_13_bf8531d87f.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s a good idea to register a backup YubiKey in case the primary one is lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone has a feature called \u003Cstrong>Master Key\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>Also, if Windows is started in \u003Cstrong>Safe Mode\u003C\u002Fstrong>, you can log on without going through Yubico Login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone still requires two-factor authentication even in Safe Mode.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Cp>◯ Enforcing Two-Factor Authentication:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Windows Hello sign-in options (such as Windows Hello PIN) are enabled, users can log on using Windows Hello without a YubiKey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To enforce two-factor authentication, these sign-in options must be disabled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ctable>\n\u003Cthead>\n\u003Ctr>\n\u003Cth>\u003C\u002Fth>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Fthead>\n\u003Ctbody>\u003Ctr>\n\u003Ctd>\u003Cstrong>Point:\u003C\u002Fstrong>  YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone includes a \u003Cstrong>Secure Mode\u003C\u002Fstrong> feature, which allows you to toggle between enforcing YubiKey-based two-factor authentication and permitting other sign-in options.\u003C\u002Ftd>\n\u003C\u002Ftr>\n\u003C\u002Ftbody>\u003C\u002Ftable>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Conclusion\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>After trying Yubico Login for Windows, we confirmed that it provides a relatively easy way to implement two-factor authentication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although it is limited to Windows local accounts, it seems suitable for those who want to introduce two-factor authentication at logon to meet security requirements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, there are some security gaps: it only supports local accounts, and if Windows Hello sign-in options are enabled or the system is started in Safe Mode, users can bypass Yubico Login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our service, YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone, provides enhanced security and addresses these shortcomings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you are interested in higher-security solutions for Windows two-factor authentication, please consider our service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch4>\u003Cstrong>■ Reference\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fh4>\n\u003Cp>[Yubico Login for Windows Configuration Guide]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.yubico.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F360013708460-Yubico-Login-for-Windows-Configuration-Guide\">https:\u002F\u002Fsupport.yubico.com\u002Fhc\u002Fen-us\u002Farticles\u002F360013708460-Yubico-Login-for-Windows-Configuration-Guide\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[YubiOn WindowsLogon Standalone]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca 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