Nitrokey Pro 2
The secure key for your digital life +++ This product will not be developed further and we recommend Nitrokey 3 instead. +++ Encrypts your communication and secures access to your accounts. Protects against hackers and espionage – private and professional. Nitrokey Pro helps you to encrypt your emails and files, to secure server access via SSH, and to protect your accounts against identity theft. With strong hardware encryption, made reliable thanks to open source, quality made in Germany. Use Cases For Anybody – Protection Against Mass Surveillance and Hackers Protect Online Accounts Against Identity Theft Nitrokey is your key for secure login to websites (e.g. Google, Facebook). One-time passwords (OTP) and conventional static passwords are supported. Encrypt Emails Encrypt your emails with GnuPG, OpenPGP, S/MIME, Thunderbird or Outlook. Your private keys are securely stored in the Nitrokey and cannot be exported or stolen. For IT Administrators and Security Experts – Protect Critical Infrastructure Securely Administrating Servers With SSH Securely store your SSH keys in the Nitrokey at all times. Your key is PIN-protected and cannot be exported or stolen from the Nitrokey. This
- +++ Encrypts your communication and secures access to your accounts
- Protects against hackers and espionage – private and professional
- With strong hardware encryption, made reliable thanks to open source, quality made in Germany
- One-time passwords (OTP) and conventional static passwords are supported
- Encrypt Emails Encrypt your emails with GnuPG, OpenPGP, S/MIME, Thunderbird or Outlook
- Brand
- Nitrokey
- Model
- Nitrokey Pro 2
- Type
- Hardware security token
- Standards
- FIDO2 / WebAuthn / OpenPGP / PIV
- Interface
- USB / NFC
- Warranty
- 24 months
Frequently asked
- Does Nitrokey Pro 2 support FIDO2 / WebAuthn?
- Yes. Nitrokey Pro 2 implements FIDO2 / WebAuthn and works as a passkey for any service that accepts a security key.
- Does it support OpenPGP and PIV?
- Nitrokey keys in this listing implement OpenPGP for code-signing and email, and PIV for smart-card login. Confirm the exact applet set on the spec sheet above.
- USB-A, USB-C, NFC or Lightning?
- Connector type is listed in the specifications. Choose the form factor that matches your laptop and phone.
- Can I use Nitrokey Pro 2 with iPhone?
- Yes — over NFC or via the Lightning / USB-C model. Apple supports security keys for Apple ID and for any WebAuthn site in Safari.
- Does Nitrokey Pro 2 work with Google, Microsoft, GitHub, AWS?
- Yes. All major identity providers accept FIDO2 hardware keys including Nitrokey.
- What happens if I lose the key?
- Best practice is to enroll two keys on every account. We sell two-packs for exactly this reason.
- Is the firmware open source?
- Some Nitrokey keys ship open-source firmware; others closed. Spec sheet above lists firmware status per model.
- Can Nitrokey Pro 2 sign git commits?
- Yes via OpenPGP — pair with gpg-agent or with sigstore for keyless variants.
- How is Nitrokey Pro 2 shipped?
- Discreetly via tracked international courier. Packaging carries no Exotec or product branding.
- Do you ship to my country?
- We ship worldwide except to OFAC-sanctioned jurisdictions. See our Restricted Countries policy for the current list.
