New to YubiKey questions about setting up 2FA for my Google account
Hi people, after my last post, I purchased 2 YubiKeys, but I still have some confusion. No one in my circle using yubikeys so I really don’t know who to ask. So hope you don’t mind me asking some really idiotic questions.
I am setting up YubiKeys for Google for 2 factor authenticator just curious do you guys still have your authenticator app on?
I do know many people recommend having the backup codes on and I did. But the Google prompt is unable to turn it off unless I use the advanced protection programme. But I do want to have security. Personally, I think it would be a hassle if I lost my YubiKeys ( I bought 2 so it's very unlikely I will lose them, but just this irrational fear of what if I'm unable to recover my account ) So any suggestions ???
Do I need a YubiKey authenticator or continue with Google. I do know using YubiKeys would be more secure as u need the key to access the 6-digit number personally think that would be very secure but isn’t it a bit of a hassle ??? Can people share some experience/suggestions with me
Lastly when I sign in Google I noticed when u press the try another way for the 2 factor verification it mention “ get one time security code “ press on it and it seems that u have to use this smart lock app ???? I have no idea what is that and I didn’t seem to enable that in my 2 step verification any ideas ???
I have 2 YubiKey 5 NFC.