Yubico Authenticator

by Yubico ABv7.4.1

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Authenticator to generate 2-step verification codes using your YubiKey

Install with winget

$ winget install --id Yubico.Authenticator --exact --version 7.4.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for Yubico Authenticator

Yubico Authenticator uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i yubico-authenticator-7.4.1-win64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for Yubico Authenticator →

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Installers · v7.4.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for Yubico Authenticator.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Yubico Authenticator on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id Yubico.Authenticator --exact --version 7.4.1. winget downloads the installer from Yubico AB and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install Yubico Authenticator silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id Yubico.Authenticator --exact 7.4.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for Yubico Authenticator?

Yubico Authenticator uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i yubico-authenticator-7.4.1-win64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall Yubico Authenticator via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id Yubico.Authenticator --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Yubico Authenticator's Apps & Features entry.

Is Yubico Authenticator free?

Yubico Authenticator is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://www.yubico.com/products/yubico-authenticator/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does Yubico Authenticator work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls Yubico Authenticator directly from the publisher.

How do I keep Yubico Authenticator up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id Yubico.Authenticator --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of Yubico Authenticator from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

7.4.1latest
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7.1.1
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