Yubico Authenticator Ubuntu 18.04 Installation – Step-by-step

GNU/Linux Ubuntu 18.04 Installing Yubico Authenticator – QuickStart Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Download and Install Yubico Authenticator in Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS GNU/Linux Desktop.

And Yubico Authenticator for Ubuntu 18.04 is an App that adds a layer of Security for your Online Accounts.

It works by generating 2-step verification codes on either your mobile or desktop device through OATH-TOTP security protocol.

YubiKey is a Hardware Authentication Device manufactured by Yubico to protect access to computers, networks, and online services that supports one-time passwords (OTP), public-key cryptography, and authentication, and the Universal 2nd Factor (U2F) and FIDO2 protocols developed by the FIDO Alliance.

Yubico was founded in Sweden with the mission to protect all internet citizens, making Secure Login easy and available to everyone.

Then you may be also interested to see: How to Setup YubiKey Manager Configuration Tool.

Moreover, this guide includes detailed instructions about to Getting-Started with Yubico Authenticator and Yubikey Manager on Ubuntu.

Finally, this Setup is valid for all the Ubuntu-based Distros like:

• Linux Mint
• Zorin OS
• Lubuntu
• Elementary OS
• Kde Neon
• Pop_OS!
• Xubuntu
• Linux Lite
• Bodhi
• Puppy
• Kubuntu
• LXLE
• Trisquel
• Voyager Ubuntu
• feren OS
• Peppermint
• Linux Ultimate Edition

1. 1. Terminal Getting-Started Guide

   How to QuickStart with Command Line on Ubuntu GNU/Linux:

   Here Console Ubuntu QuickStart Guide

   Link to Step-by-Step Guide on Getting Started with Command Line in Ubuntu GNU/Linux

2. 2. Installing Dependencies

   Then to Install Required Software
   Run:

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   sudo apt install pcscd

   Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
   If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.
   Then provide to Enable the Service with:
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   sudo systemctl enable --now pcscd

3. 3. Installing AppImageLauncher

   Then to Set up AppImageLauncher on Ubuntu
   

   Here AppImageLauncher Ubuntu Setup Guide

   Link to Ubuntu AppImageLauncher Step-by-step Installation Guide
   Optionally you can simply Download and Run the Yubico Authenticator AppImage…