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From video: How to Use Multiple YubiKeys - Primary + Backup Key Setup Guide
Published: March 27, 2026

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This video is sponsored by Yubico! Get your YubiKey here, and score $5 off! https://yubi.co/shannon-2024 Or check them out at Best Buy: https://bestbuycreators.7tiv.net/RGB2yb What happens if your only YubiKey gets lost, stolen, or disappears into the laundry? 😬 That’s exactly why you should never rely on just one hardware security key. In this video, I’ll show you how to correctly set up multiple YubiKeys for your accounts - one as your everyday primary key, and one stored safely as a backup. I’ll also explain what YubiKeys are, why they’re more secure than SMS and authenticator apps, and how to register more than one key on services like Bitwarden and Proton. If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your account security, this is one of the best ways to do it. In this video: - What a YubiKey is - Why hardware security keys are better than SMS 2FA - Why you should always set up a backup key - How to register multiple YubiKeys on your accounts - Why saving 2FA QR codes can be risky - How to test both keys so you don’t lock yourself out If this video helps you feel more confident about protecting your digital life, hit subscribe and join the S'mores squad for more privacy, security, and consumer tech videos. 💜 #YubiKey #Cybersecurity #Privacy #2FA #MFA Chapters - Why one YubiKey is not enough 00:37 - What happens if you lose your only key? 01:10 - Why you should set up multiple YubiKeys 01:45 - What YubiKeys are 02:42 - Why YubiKeys are better than SMS and authenticator apps 04:35 - Why you should always use two security keys 06:10 - Viewer tip: track your accounts 07:00 - Viewer tip: color code your YubiKeys 07:35 - Viewer tip: don’t save 2FA QR codes 09:10 - How to find out if a site supports YubiKeys 10:05 - Setting up two YubiKeys on Proton 12:50 - Setting up two YubiKeys on Bitwarden 15:15 - What that “random string” from a YubiKey means 16:20 - Test both keys before storing your backup 17:20 - Final tips for using hardware security keys safely Becoming a Morse Code Member by checking out the perks linked here!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNofX8wmSJh7NTklvMqueOA/join Editor: @ColleenEdits 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 SUBSCRIBE! 🌸 http://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse?sub_confirmation=1 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 SUPPORT MY WORK PATREON 💛 https://www.patreon.com/ShannonMorse BUY ME A COFFEE 💛 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/snubs MY SHOP 💛 https://shannonrmorse.com/shop SPRING SHOP 💛 https://morsecode.creator-spring.com/ ACTIVE COUPON CODES 💛 https://shannonrmorse.com/support 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 FOLLOW THE SOCIALS THINGS THREADS 🌸 https://www.threads.net/@snubs INSTAGRAM 🌸 http://www.instagram.com/snubs TIKTOK 🌸 https://tiktok.com/@snubsie YOUTUBE 🌸 http://www.youtube.com/ShannonMorse?sub_confirmation=1 WEBSITE 🌸 https://www.morsecodecreative.com/ 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 TECH I USE AND RECOMMEND My Kits, Builds, and Must Haves ✨ https://kit.co/ShannonMorse My Amazon Influencer Page ✨ https://www.amazon.com/shop/shannonmorse My LiveStreaming Software ✨ https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6029725427957760 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 MY OTHER SHOWS Shannon Travels The World 🌙 https://www.youtube.com/@ShannonTravelsTheWorld/featured Sailor Snubs 🌙 https://www.youtube.com/@SailorSnubs/featured 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 GET IN TOUCH Mail ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/contact Email for Business and Sponsorship Inquiries ✈ Shannon@ShannonRMorse.com My Media Kit ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/work-with-me Sponsor This Channel ✈ https://shannonrmorse.com/shannon-morse 💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜💜 😍 FTC DISCLAIMER 😍 Affiliate links listed above allow me to receive a small commission. Any sponsorships for videos are noted in video and listed in descriptions. Any products provided as gifts are listed above. Thank you for your support! Comment section code of conduct policy: Constructive feedback is appreciated, but please leave unproductive, divisive and harmful conversation at the door. Hateful comments are not tolerated, and these kinds of messages will be automatically removed. Thank you for making this community a welcoming experience for all viewers :) https://shannonrmorse.com/code-of-conduct Code of Ethics: https://www.morsecodecreative.com/code-of-ethics FTC: Links marked with * are affiliate links, which means I make a small commission off any sales.