

Open the database with the current master key (password and/or key file).To make YubiKey a required master key component for your existing database: When creating a new database, tap the hardware key button and select YubiKey Slot 2: How to configure a new database to use YubiKey Set up an existing database Once your YubiKey is configured, you can add it as a component of the database master key, along with a password and key file (or instead of them).

YubiKey Manager: Allow OTP via both interfaces Using YubiKey with your database (Otherwise KeePassium might show something like “YubiKey select applet failed with code 0圆A82”.) Click Interfaces and make sure that OTP is checked for both USB and NFC interfaces. When KeePassium requests your YubiKey, you will need to touch the “Y” button on the NFC key (or touch the sides of the YubiKey 5Ci key).Īs a final step, make sure that apps can talk to your YubiKey. Require touch - this prevents rogue apps from talking to your YubiKey without your permission.

If you ever lose your YubiKey, you will need that secret to access your database and to program the replacement YubiKey. Make sure to copy and store the generated secret somewhere safe.

