Could Paypal add support for Yubikeys?
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A Yubico YubiKey is a 2-factor USB device which is widely regarded as one of the best options in the market. It's also supported by a huge amount of services. Additionally, it's vastly more secure and practical than having to type a SMS code. Finally, it's somewhat easy to implement. I personally learned this when making the same alternative to SMS codes for my workplace.
How it works is when you login to a given service, and it requests you physically press on the device. The most widely used version attached to your keychain, and inserted in a USB-port - but there are many other options, including NFC support for mobile devices and 'nano' versions, meant to be a semi-permanently inserted in a already-secure PC.
This would add both a better 2-factor option, make it easier for the user and a step towards the future of security on the web.
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I just added a hardware key to my profile. Not sure if this is available for all regions/countries.
Also, you're only allowed 1 hardware key. Im in the forum just to try and gather folks to request paypal to allow for a 2nd or nth hardware key.
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I agree with @CarloSGR . We really need the functionality of adding at least two USB keys. Not only is having a backup USB key critical, but many users like to have both a Yubikey used for our desktop/laptop and a second one we carry around for mobile devices. It is frustrating that PayPal only gives us a single key.
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