YubiKey

  • Can I use my YubiKey with my iPad?

    If your iPad has a Lightning connector, it will work with your YubiKey. If your iPad has a USB-C connector, it will not work with your YubiKey. Strongbox, like all KeePass based apps, uses a message authentication code (MAC) called HMACSHA1. Unfortunately it is currently not possible to use HMAC...

  • Do I Still Need to Enter My Master Password If I'm Using a YubiKey?

    To secure your database, you can use any of these three authentication factors: A Master Password A Key File A YubiKey And you can use a combination of one, two, or all three of the above. For instance you could use: Only a Master Password A Master Password and a Key File A Master Password, a K...

  • How can I use YubiKey in AutoFill mode on iOS?

    It is possible to use a YubiKey protected database in AutoFill mode on iOS by using Virtual Hardware Key's. You can read more about Virtual Hardware Key's and why they are needed for AutoFill mode here. You must know the secret you programmed your YubiKey with to create a Virtual Hardware Key. C...

  • How do I add YubiKey as a factor to an existing database?

    To add YubiKey as a factor to an existing KeePass database, simply do the following: Instructions for iOS Unlock the existing database as normal Tap the Circle button in the top right corner Tap ‘Set Master Credentials’ Here you can completely set any or all the 3 possible factors: Password Key...

  • How do I create a YubiKey protected database?

    Strongbox supports YubiKey protected databases (using the KeePassXC challenge-response mode). You can read more about how this whole process came together on Github here. At the moment Strongbox supports YubiKey on Mac and iOS (NFC (iOS 13+) and the 5Ci over lightning). There are 2 key steps to...

  • How do I recover from YubiKey device loss, what is a Virtual Hardware Key?

    Note: The below applies to iOS only, you will need an iOS device to recover using a Virtual Hardware Key, it isn't currently possible to use Virtual Hardware Keys on macOS, but we hope to add support for this soon too... If you somehow lose your Hardware YubiKey device which you’ve been using to...

  • I can't use a Virtual Hardware Key in AutoFill mode

    If you are having trouble using a virtual hardware key in AutoFill mode it could be because: It is your first time using this database and you are using Face/Touch ID or PIN Code You are using the wrong Virtual Hardware Key The first time you use a Virtual Hardware Key in AutoFill you cannot als...

  • I get an error message for my key: Unsupported or Configured on Key or Slot

    This can happen for a number of reasons, even if you have properly programmed your Key/Slot for HMACSHA1 Challenge Response. It could mean a faulty YubiKey device but first you should check the following setting using the "Yubikey Manager" tool. There is a setting to enable/disable specific func...

  • Is Strongbox YubiKey support compatible with the KeeChallenge plugin?

    Strongbox is NOT compatible with the KeeChallenge plugin. You cannot use a KeeChallenge protected database with Strongbox and you cannot use a YubiKey protected database created by Strongbox with the KeeChallenge plugin. Strongbox uses the KeePassXC paradigm for Challenge Response via YubiKey. T...

  • My Yubikey device is not working/visible/available on Strongbox on my Mac

    To make sure Strongbox can access your YubiKey over USB on Mac you need to add Strongbox here: System Preferences –> Security & Privacy –> Privacy –> Input Monitoring You may need to restart your device or Strongbox for these changes to take effect.