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0-6.1-1.248-8.25-3.285\"\u002F>",{"id":37,"documentId":38,"title":39,"content":40,"slug":41,"published":42,"createdAt":43,"updatedAt":43,"publishedAt":44,"locale":45,"authorManual":46,"cover":47,"tags":99,"seo":100,"author":51},27,"q2a26ds0hgn4dar59nytk7z7","Enabling Mandatory 2-step verification Using YubiKey for Login to G Suite","\u003Cp>This article will attempt to answer the various queries from G Suite customers regarding the 2-step authentication using U2F following Google’s self-developed security key announcement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2-step Authentication in G Suite\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>G Suite allows users to set up 2-step authentication to increase security when logging in; after entering the ID\u002Fpassword, they can set up 2-step authentication via SMS, Google Authenticator, push notification to Android, etc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>U2F keys, i.e., YubiKey, etc., have been available for a while. However, the option to make YubiKey mandatory was a paid G Suite Enterprise-only feature (\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fproductforums.google.com\u002Fforum\u002F#!topic\u002Fapps\u002FYjAr9lv1Ass\">despite various requests\u003C\u002Fa>).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in March of this year, the option to make a U2F key for 2-step verification mandatory was finally extended to all G Suite plans※ .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, G Suite Basic and Business users can enforce 2-step authentication using YubiKey in environments requiring advanced access control for corporate use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>※ G Suite Japanese Blog: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgsuiteupdates-ja.googleblog.com\u002F2018\u002F04\u002F3-g-suite-2.html\">https:\u002F\u002Fgsuiteupdates-ja.googleblog.com\u002F2018\u002F04\u002F3-g-suite-2.html\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In line with this, the remainder of this article will guide how to set up 2-step authentication for G Suite using YubiKey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Settings on the administrator's side\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Permission for G Suite Admin will be needed to enforce the U2F device for 2-step authentication.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, access the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fadmin.google.com\u002F\">G Suite administration console\u003C\u002Fa> and select Security.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Open Basic Settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_2_c0701b01e6.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One must turn it on if the 2-step verification process is not enabled. Check the box and click Save.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_3_753be3d472.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After enabling 2-step verification, click "To apply the 2-step verification process, please go to Advanced Settings" and the 2-step verification details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_4_75e42a4a8a.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If users apply these changes to an organization that includes the administrator themself, the administrator must have a security key registered. If so, please register a new key from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyaccount.google.com\u002F\">Google Account Management page\u003C\u002Fa> (see below for instructions).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The security key is applied to the entire organization, including the administrator, by default.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To apply it to only a part of the organization, create a group in advance, and then select the group to use from the group filter on the left side of the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_5_5cc5452d8a.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once one has decided what to apply, setting up the 2-step authentication can begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, use the "Implementation" option to determine the application date.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_6_144809eb8d.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is an option for each user themselves to set the transition period during which they will register their 2-step verification factor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, select "Enable the application from the specified date.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, set the registration period for new users to one month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, limit the available 2-step verification process to security keys only to force them to log in with a device such as a YubiKey that uses U2F authentication, which has a higher security strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_7_0b154439e0.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, set the option for how often the 2-step verification process should be performed as it is an option to record the PC\u002Fbrowser where one logged in and not to complete the 2-step verification process next time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this case, select the option to ask for a security key each time one log in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all settings are done, click Save to reflect the settings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>User Settings\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>The next step is for each user to enable 2-step verification on their own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After logging in with the user account, go to the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyaccount.google.com\u002F\">Google Account Management\u003C\u002Fa> page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Login and Security\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_8_1bee530864.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click on the 2-step verification process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_9_de897898fe.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This will start the 2-step verification process.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_10_585aea6a19.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click Next as the security key registration process begins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_11_a3ad8240a0.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The phone number verification screen will appear if non-administrator security keys are allowed in the 2-step verification process settings. In this case, one can register the security key by selecting the security key from the options listed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_12_a7d65394fa.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, one will be prompted to insert a key. Once the YubiKey is plugged into the PC, the touch part of the YubiKey will blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_13_8629d0275b.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Touch the YubiKey to complete registration. If necessary, set the name of the security key. Then, click "Allow" when the following confirmation appears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_14_f2aa1a9c91.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When registration is complete, one will be asked to enter a name for the key. When registering multiple keys, it is best to use a different name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_15_cf3de1fb45.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Operation at login\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>This completes the setup. Log out of G Suite and log in again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_16_a708bd4628.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The 2-step authentication process, as shown below, can be seen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_17_8ee204c5e3.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Insert the YubiKey into the PC, and the touch part will blink. Touch it to complete the login.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Managing Security Keys\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Users can manage their security key from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmyaccount.google.com\u002Fsigninoptions\u002Ftwo-step-verification\">Google Account Management\u003C\u002Fa> page > Login & Security > 2-step verification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To add or remove a lost key, click here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_18_266f43a142.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, if a user has only one security key and loses it, the administrator will need to recover it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In such cases, the G Suite administrator can add or remove the security key from the user details page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_19_89a9b35dae.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Retrieving a backup code in case one needs to log in urgently is possible as well.※\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>※To use a backup key, the 2-step verification method needs to be set to "Unlimited."\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_20_c0b993ca77.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This code can enable a single user to log in only once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_21_61f1c4a82b.png\" alt=\"\">\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Conclusion\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp>Using YubiKey to log in to G Suite allows users to enforce a robust 2-step authentication for others. Through 2-step authentication with YubiKey, there have been \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fjapanese.engadget.com\u002F2018\u002F07\u002F24\u002Fgoogle-0\u002F\">zero phishing attacks\u003C\u002Fa> since the security key was introduced, and the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.yubico.com\u002F2016\u002F02\u002Fuse-of-fido-u2f-security-keys-focus-of-2-year-google-study\u002F\">Yubico Blog\u003C\u002Fa> also talks of the improvements in terms of cost management and convenience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For queries regarding the 2-step authentication, please contact us through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fdocs.google.com\u002Fforms\u002Fd\u002Fe\u002F1FAIpQLSf3tHHWZS0ju2iTq5_lDMD7qb9XQ-uiUJyLkP660lcAwjvuDw\u002Fviewform\">Contact page\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n","mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite","2018-08-29","2026-04-28T06:22:30.217Z","2026-04-28T06:22:33.191Z","en","YubiOn",{"id":48,"documentId":49,"name":50,"alternativeText":51,"caption":51,"focalPoint":51,"width":52,"height":53,"formats":54,"hash":93,"ext":56,"mime":60,"size":94,"url":95,"previewUrl":51,"provider":96,"provider_metadata":51,"createdAt":97,"updatedAt":97,"publishedAt":98},396,"v9yb7vxqktb7p4qqdiu028xc","blog-mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite-1.png",null,1111,700,{"large":55,"small":66,"medium":75,"thumbnail":84},{"ext":56,"url":57,"etag":58,"hash":59,"mime":60,"name":61,"path":51,"size":62,"width":63,"height":64,"sizeInBytes":65},".png","https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Flarge_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png","0183bff90ac6cf5052dc403cdcdbf337","large_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21","image\u002Fpng","large_blog-mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite-1.png",125.03,1000,630,125026,{"ext":56,"url":67,"etag":68,"hash":69,"mime":60,"name":70,"path":51,"size":71,"width":72,"height":73,"sizeInBytes":74},"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fsmall_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png","33949f5f1b36028d2b179bcbb499a2b0","small_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21","small_blog-mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite-1.png",47.55,500,315,47551,{"ext":56,"url":76,"etag":77,"hash":78,"mime":60,"name":79,"path":51,"size":80,"width":81,"height":82,"sizeInBytes":83},"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fmedium_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png","df3ada3ce3e350501370900434f9d246","medium_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21","medium_blog-mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite-1.png",83.77,750,473,83772,{"ext":56,"url":85,"etag":86,"hash":87,"mime":60,"name":88,"path":51,"size":89,"width":90,"height":91,"sizeInBytes":92},"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fthumbnail_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png","2bdc933445e72191b160615918b027f2","thumbnail_blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21","thumbnail_blog-mandatory-yubikey-2-step-verification-g-suite-1.png",17.25,245,154,17247,"blog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21",20.07,"https:\u002F\u002Fdty9gbw7gew16.cloudfront.net\u002Fuploads\u002Fblog_mandatory_yubikey_2_step_verification_g_suite_1_0859ed0e21.png","aws-s3","2026-04-28T06:21:05.142Z","2026-04-28T06:21:05.143Z",[],{"id":101,"metaDescription":102},261,"Learn how to enable mandatory 2-step verification with a YubiKey for all G Suite plans to enhance your login security.",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":104},"\u003Cpath fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" d=\"M15.75 6a3.75 3.75 0 1 1-7.5 0a3.75 3.75 0 0 1 7.5 0M4.501 20.118a7.5 7.5 0 0 1 14.998 0A17.9 17.9 0 0 1 12 21.75c-2.676 0-5.216-.584-7.499-1.632\"\u002F>",1783406261884]