Yubico Login for Windows is now generally available

What you need to know

  • Yubico Login for Windows is now generally available.
  • The app allows YubiKey users to securely login to local accounts on Windows devices.
  • The app uses multi-factor authentification for local accounts.

Windows users now have another secure option for logging on to devices. Yubico Login for Windows is now generally available. The app allows users to use YubiKeys to log in to local accounts on Windows devices securely.

Yubico tested the application through a public preview for the last six months and has used that time to receive feedback and improve the application. In the blog post announcing the app's availability, Yubico lists four primary benefits of using Yubico Login for Windows.

  • Highly secure and easy-to-use multi-factor authentication (MFA) for login using local accounts to Windows workstations
  • Simple configuration for up to 10 individual users.
  • Fast enrollment for backup YubiKeys
  • Easy recovery mechanisms for lost YubiKeys

Yubico Login for Windows provides multi-factor authentification to users logging onto local accounts on Windows devices. It is not for online accounts like Azure Active Directory, Active Directory, and Microsoft accounts, though Yubico has options for these types of accounts.

Sean Endicott
News Writer and apps editor

Sean Endicott is a tech journalist at Windows Central, specializing in Windows, Microsoft software, AI, and PCs. He's covered major launches, from Windows 10 and 11 to the rise of AI tools like ChatGPT. Sean's journey began with the Lumia 740, leading to strong ties with app developers. Outside writing, he coaches American football, utilizing Microsoft services to manage his team. He studied broadcast journalism at Nottingham Trent University and is active on X @SeanEndicott_ and Threads @sean_endicott_.