This article explains how to swap the Yubico One-Time Password (OTP) slots on a YubiKey for the touch-triggered OTP function. It also details how users can switch between using a short or long touch to trigger a one-time passcode.

• Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
• Yubikey One-Time Password (OTP)

A user may use the incorrect slot by mistake when authenticating with a YubiKey, resulting in a failed authentication.

The YubiKey can store two different configurations for its touch-triggered One-Time Passcode (OTP) functions, which are saved in "OTP Slots". A short touch (1.25 seconds) activates the configuration in slot 1, while a long touch (3.5 seconds) activates the configuration in slot 2. To prevent unauthorized changes, a user can set an access code for a protected slot. The OTP slots are independent of one another, and a user can program, delete, or overwrite the stored configuration.

To swap the slot 1 and slot 2 configurations, use one of the following methods:
 

YubiKey Manager

1. Open YubiKey Manager.
2. Open the Applications menu and select OTP.
3. Click the Swap button between the Short Touch and Long Touch sections.
4. The OTP slots will be swapped.

YubiKey Personalization Tool

1. Open the YubiKey Personalization Tool.
2. Click Settings from the top menu, then click Update Settings.
3. Under Configuration Slot, click Configuration Slot 1.
4. Click Swap.

Related References

• Swapping Yubico OTP from Slot 1 to Slot 2
• Touch-triggered OTP