Can a YubiKey Be Used on Multiple Accounts in One Organization
Dec 16, 2025
Multi-Factor Authentication
Overview
This article clarifies whether a YubiKey (OTP) can be used for multiple accounts on the same Okta tenant.
Applies To
- YubiKey
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
- One-Time Password (OTP)
Solution
No, it cannot. YubiKeys (OTP) are identified by a unique serial number uploaded via the configuration seed file. Once enrolled, this serial key is bonded to that account and cannot be re-used/re-enrolled until it has been revoked and re-uploaded by an admin.
