Share a Yubikey over the Network

Access YubiKey Remotely Using USB Network Gate

Let's imagine that you have a business account and need to share one YubiKey device with several of your colleagues. It would be great if each of your coworkers had the possibility to connect the YubiKey to their computer remotely, wouldn’t it?

Or, for example, you are working from home. You want to access a corporate account from a remote office computer while having your YubiKey dongle physically attached to your home PC.

Dedicated software for remote access to USB security dongles will come in handy.

Key Advantages of Sharing and Accessing a USB Dongle with USB Network Gate:

1. Remote USB Dongle Access:
   ❏ USB Network Gate lets you share and access USB dongles over LAN, or the internet, removing the need to be physically near the device.
   
   
2. Cross-Platform Compatibility:
   ❏ It works with Windows, macOS, and Linux, making sharing information and accessing devices across various operating systems easy.
   
   
3. Secure Connections:
   ❏ It also supports encryption, keeping your USB dongle connections secure, even when accessed remotely.
   
   
4. No Complex Network Configuration:
   ❏ You don’t need any advanced network skills to set up and share a USB dongle. The tool makes the process easy to access.
   
   
5. Support for Virtual Machines:
   ❏ USB Network Gate makes USB dongles accessible in virtual environments, which is particularly helpful for developers and IT professionals working with virtual setups.

Access YubiKey Remotely Using Donglify

Donglify is a top solution for sharing your remote YubiKey access over a network. It simplifies remote access to USB devices and also allows multiple users sharing same Yubikey to be safely connected, making it a great choice for collaborative or business settings.

Key Benefits of Sharing and Accessing a USB Dongle with Donglify:

1. Unique Multi-Connect Feature:
   ❏ It allows your USB dongle to be accessed by several remote computers simultaneously. This feature allows multiple users or systems to share the same dongle without the need for constant physical reconnections.
   
   
2. Top-Notch Security:
   ❏ 2048-Bit SSL Encryption: It guarantees secure sharing of software license dongles across the network, securing sensitive data from unauthorized access.
   
   
3. Easy Set-Up:
   ❏ Simple Installation: Donglify's easy setup lets you quickly start sharing and accessing dongles.
   
   ❏ No Additional Hardware/Software Required: The software-only solution simplifies operations by removing the need for complicated equipment.
   
   
4. Access Control:
   ❏ It provides precise control over dongle usage. You can also assign access to specific users, departments, or customers, ensuring improved management and security.
   
   
5. Lifespan Prolongation:
   ❏ Reduced Wear and Tear: It eliminates the need for constant unplugging and replugging of dongles, helping to prolong the USB dongle lifespan. Just connect the dongle to a single machine and share it across the network.

Protocols Supported by a YubiKey

The great thing about YubiKey dongles is that they work well with both legacy and current-day apps. This is possible thanks to a wide range of protocols they support. These include OTP (one-time password), OpenPGP 3, smart card authentication, FIDO U2F, and WebAuthn/FIDO2.

• Being widely applied in legacy programs, authentication with OTP is based on generating a single-use code. The communication via an HID keyboard interface makes YubiKey compatible with any app capable of accepting keyboard input.
  
  
• YubiKey enables smart card authentication as it supports the most common smart card drivers.
  
  
• FIDO U2F is another protocol that works with a YubiKey. With the U2F protocol, the authentication device like a Yubikey dongle becomes the authentication provider, eliminating the need for a central authentication service.