# Nitrokeys **URL:** https://support.nitrokey.com/c/nitrokeys/12.md?page=2 [Latest](https://support.nitrokey.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://support.nitrokey.com/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [PIV NFC - Yubikey VS Nitrokey](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/piv-nfc-yubikey-vs-nitrokey/7586)
**Author:** [@nitrokey3-user](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitrokey3-user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 4:00am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/piv-nfc-yubikey-vs-nitrokey/7586 "2026-05-27T04:00:13Z")
Hello, I am currently developing a fork of SimpleX Chat + Crypto Wallet, which I plan to release next month. In this fork, I added local database encryption using the PIV interface over NFC with a YubiKey. The goal is … --- ## [Crash report after unexpected power off](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/crash-report-after-unexpected-power-off/7613)
**Author:** [@podaxiw891](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/podaxiw891)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/crash-report-after-unexpected-power-off/7613 "2026-05-24T08:40:47Z")
Crash report Linux Mint 6.17.0-29. After unexpected power off, I got this report in first launch of Nitrokey app. After new app launch everything is ok. No help need for now, just inform post. Report. Traceback (most … --- ## [Nitrokey 3 PIV rsa4096](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3-piv-rsa4096/7577)
**Author:** [@mvasek](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/mvasek)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3-piv-rsa4096/7577 "2026-05-23T16:35:57Z")
Is key length 4096 really supported for PIV? When I tried to import key rsa4096 (as \*.p12) it failed and said it expects p12 with rsa2048. Then I tried to generate a private key on the nitrokey. It appears that key gen… --- ## [How do I change the email address associated with Nitrokey 3?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-email-address-associated-with-nitrokey-3/7606)
**Author:** [@jetrade-xml](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jetrade-xml)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-do-i-change-the-email-address-associated-with-nitrokey-3/7606 "2026-05-21T15:48:58Z")
Hello, I’m using a Dasharo Heads laptop with an internal AZERTY keyboard and a USB QWERTY keyboard. How do I change the email address associated with Nitrokey 3? Thank you. Germain --- ## [Debian 12 - fido2luks - enroll 2 key](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/debian-12-fido2luks-enroll-2-key/6282)
**Author:** [@nitrokey3-user](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitrokey3-user)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 10:33am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/debian-12-fido2luks-enroll-2-key/6282 "2026-05-20T10:33:48Z")
Thanks to the forum, I used the following procedure on github : I enrolled my first nitrokey3 with : systemd-cryptenroll --fido2-device=auto --fido2-with-client-pin=true --fido2-with-user-presence=true /dev/XXX Now … --- ## [Comment modifier l'email associé à Nitrokey 3?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/comment-modifier-lemail-associe-a-nitrokey-3/7605)
**Author:** [@jetrade-xml](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jetrade-xml)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2026, 12:40pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/comment-modifier-lemail-associe-a-nitrokey-3/7605 "2026-05-18T12:40:43Z")
Bonjour, j’utilise un Latop Dasharo Heads avec un clavier interne azerty et un clavier usb qwerty. Comment modifier l’email associé à Nitrokey 3? Merci. Germain --- ## [Nitrokey 3A hardware bricked or fail (Constant Red light)](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-hardware-bricked-or-fail-constant-red-light/7603)
**Author:** [@TheThinkpadguy](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/TheThinkpadguy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-hardware-bricked-or-fail-constant-red-light/7603 "2026-05-17T15:48:30Z")
Hey guys. After i wanted to reset my Nitrokey when i got the Static Red light. is there a Fix or is the Key gone. thanks for the answer and have a nice evening --- ## [List SSH-keys on the nitrokey](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/list-ssh-keys-on-the-nitrokey/7598)
**Author:** [@T.L.7Gadi](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/T.L.7Gadi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/list-ssh-keys-on-the-nitrokey/7598 "2026-05-17T09:13:54Z")
Hello! Is there an option to list all ssh-keys I created on the nitrokey? I ask because I recently made a factory reset of the gpg-card function to enable the SE. The Secure Element is enabled by default if no crypto… --- ## [Passkey for login not working](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/passkey-for-login-not-working/7601)
**Author:** [@T.L.7Gadi](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/T.L.7Gadi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 8:40am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/passkey-for-login-not-working/7601 "2026-05-17T08:40:48Z")
Hello! I try to use the passkey feature to login here (I have a NK3A). But when I asked for the Pin and enter the correct Pin I get an error stating that there is either a timeout or the feature is not supported. I us… --- ## [PIV app usecase (should we use it)](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/piv-app-usecase-should-we-use-it/7599)
**Author:** [@T.L.7Gadi](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/T.L.7Gadi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 6:50am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/piv-app-usecase-should-we-use-it/7599 "2026-05-16T06:50:41Z")
Hello! What are the options and usecases for the PIV app of the nitrokey? I tried this nitropy nk3 piv info and get Command line tool to interact with Nitrokey devices 0.12.1 This feature is experimental, which me… --- ## [PCSCD compilation/installation question](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/pcscd-compilation-installation-question/7600)
**Author:** [@T.L.7Gadi](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/T.L.7Gadi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2026, 7:34am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/pcscd-compilation-installation-question/7600 "2026-05-15T07:34:06Z")
Hello! I have a question about the compilation and installation of the PCSCD. My Host system (Mageia) ships with the 1.9.9-1.1 version and the latest version is 2.4.1. I downloaded the latest version and try to install… --- ## [Caching a touch on nk3 for gpg signing](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/caching-a-touch-on-nk3-for-gpg-signing/7591)
**Author:** [@user918345729](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/user918345729)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/caching-a-touch-on-nk3-for-gpg-signing/7591 "2026-04-29T07:17:42Z")
I sometimes have to do things like a git rebase where I have to touch the nk3c for every commit. This quickly becomes annoying if rebasing more than a handful of commits. In How to cache the user pin for GPG signatures … --- ## [NK3 still shows limited passkey slots with firmware 1.8.3](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nk3-still-shows-limited-passkey-slots-with-firmware-1-8-3/7508)
**Author:** [@amp](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/amp)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nk3-still-shows-limited-passkey-slots-with-firmware-1-8-3/7508 "2026-04-25T09:05:25Z")
Hi, According to Nitrokey 3 FAQ - Nitrokey Documentation the NK3A Mini should allow up to 100 passkeys and the NK3C up to 35. However, nitropy fido2 list-credential shows ~61 (5 used, estimated 56 slots left) and ~11 r… --- ## [Unreliable GPG card of Nitrokey 3 Mini](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/unreliable-gpg-card-of-nitrokey-3-mini/7585)
**Author:** [@jki](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jki)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 10:34am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/unreliable-gpg-card-of-nitrokey-3-mini/7585 "2026-04-24T10:34:30Z")
Hi, After replacing my NK3 mini (after Nitrokey 3 Mini no longer reacts on touch - #4 by geoW ), I’m now struggling with the gpg card feature of the new device. I can sign or decrypt basically only once after plugging o… --- ## [Nitrokey 3A mini - Robustheit der Touch-Funktion?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-mini-robustheit-der-touch-funktion/7564)
**Author:** [@czietz](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/czietz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 5:23pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-mini-robustheit-der-touch-funktion/7564 "2026-04-22T17:23:22Z")
Aufgrund der Berichte über fehl-funktionierende Touch-Tasten im NK3A mini wollte ich mir ansehen, wie es um die Robustheit bestellt ist. Laut verfügbarem Schaltplan \[1\] scheint die metallische Touch-Taste direkt mit ein… --- ## [Understanding the feature set of the Nitrokey 3 NFC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/understanding-the-feature-set-of-the-nitrokey-3-nfc/7579)
**Author:** [@jduenas](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jduenas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/understanding-the-feature-set-of-the-nitrokey-3-nfc/7579 "2026-04-22T09:10:55Z")
I want to promote the NK3 among friends and colleagues, therefore I want to be sure that I understand some of the main features correctly. Please excuse my sloppy terminology. it is possible to configure one HMAC “key… --- ## [SmartCard-HSM Cloud Service](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/smartcard-hsm-cloud-service/7578)
**Author:** [@sc-hsm](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/sc-hsm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/smartcard-hsm-cloud-service/7578 "2026-04-17T16:29:01Z")
We started the development of a SmartCard-HSM Cloud Service that you can use to connect a Nitrokey-HSM to your cloud service. Feedback welcome. --- ## [United States shipping costs](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/united-states-shipping-costs/4607)
**Author:** [@m2wom](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/m2wom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 4:45pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/united-states-shipping-costs/4607 "2026-04-15T16:45:42Z")
I live in the US and I’m interested in buying a Nitrokey 3A Mini, but when I check out the only shipping options shown are UPS ones that cost more than the key itself. Are there any less expensive shipping methods? The F… --- ## [Passkeys really not visible on the Nitrokey App?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/passkeys-really-not-visible-on-the-nitrokey-app/7574)
**Author:** [@jduenas](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jduenas)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 7:58am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/passkeys-really-not-visible-on-the-nitrokey-app/7574 "2026-04-15T07:58:07Z")
Hello, I have just verified that I can create a passkey for https://webauthn.io/ (i.e., both buttons - “register” and “authenticate” - work). After finishing the little experiment, I wanted to clean up, i.e., delete th… --- ## [How to stop remove Nitrokey from my system?](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-to-stop-remove-nitrokey-from-my-system/7491)
**Author:** [@nitroqubes](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/nitroqubes)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 12:14pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/how-to-stop-remove-nitrokey-from-my-system/7491 "2026-04-09T12:14:59Z")
I bought a NitroPad to use with Qubes. I am having nothing but trouble with it. I want to stop using Nitrokey, but can’t find a way to remove it from the system when reinstalling Qubes. I tried OEM Factory Reset / Re-… --- ## [TOTP mit PIN und Berührung wird ignoriert](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/totp-mit-pin-und-beruhrung-wird-ignoriert/7561)
**Author:** [@tuxmaster5000](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/tuxmaster5000)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 5:15am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/totp-mit-pin-und-beruhrung-wird-ignoriert/7561 "2026-04-09T05:15:30Z")
Guten Morgen, wenn ich: nk3 secrets add-otp --protect-with-pin --touch-button --hash sha1 --kind totp \ \ aufrufe, wird ein Eintrag erzeugt, welcher weder durch den PIN noch durch die Berührung geschütz… --- ## [Nitrokey 3 Mini no longer reacts on touch](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3-mini-no-longer-reacts-on-touch/7563)
**Author:** [@jki](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/jki)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 9:19am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3-mini-no-longer-reacts-on-touch/7563 "2026-04-08T09:19:26Z")
Hi, my NK3 mini worked fine since yesterday, but now it no longer reacts on touch events. Already tried nitropy nk3 test (also as root to rule out sudden udev issues), but that is stuck at the touch as well (timeout err… --- ## [Nitrokey 3C NFC update from v1.8.2 to v1.8.3 fails: Invalid component in firmware version: 0.5.0rc1](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3c-nfc-update-from-v1-8-2-to-v1-8-3-fails-invalid-component-in-firmware-version-0-5-0rc1/7536)
**Author:** [@wschlich](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/wschlich)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3c-nfc-update-from-v1-8-2-to-v1-8-3-fails-invalid-component-in-firmware-version-0-5-0rc1/7536 "2026-04-01T19:39:00Z")
When I try to update my Nitrokey 3C NFC from v1.8.2 to v1.8.3 using the Nitrokey App v2.6.0 on Windows 11 Pro, it shows the following error message: Nitrokey 3 update failed: Invalid component in firmware version: 0.5.0… --- ## [Nitrokey HSM Key Attestation Questions](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-hsm-key-attestation-questions/7484)
**Author:** [@thgoebel](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/thgoebel)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-hsm-key-attestation-questions/7484 "2026-03-28T15:03:55Z")
I’m playing around with the key-attestation.js sample, and I have the following questions: Is it possible to get the CVC-Req some time after the key has been generated? I already generated a key with pkcs11-tool. Can … --- ## [HSM 2 generated certficate signed by trusted CA 'does not seem to be a X509 certificate'](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/hsm-2-generated-certficate-signed-by-trusted-ca-does-not-seem-to-be-a-x509-certificate/7552)
**Author:** [@aichsai](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/aichsai)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/hsm-2-generated-certficate-signed-by-trusted-ca-does-not-seem-to-be-a-x509-certificate/7552 "2026-03-27T15:46:14Z")
I am trying to import a certificate that was generated from a CSR using the Nitrokey HSM2 and then signed by Digicert back into the HSM. When I was testing this using my own self signed CA it worked like a charm (using o… --- ## [Referencing Keys in Nitrokey HSM 2 within windows certificate management](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/referencing-keys-in-nitrokey-hsm-2-within-windows-certificate-management/7381)
**Author:** [@aichsai](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/aichsai)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/referencing-keys-in-nitrokey-hsm-2-within-windows-certificate-management/7381 "2026-03-27T12:01:32Z")
I am trying to make a windows server 2019 installation to use Nitrokey HSM2 as a backend for storing the secret keys. The HSM2 is successfully set up and recognized by the openSC minidriver (I used the sc-hsm-minidriver… --- ## [Nitrokeyapp errors deleting password](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokeyapp-errors-deleting-password/7540)
**Author:** [@Monogram5075](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/Monogram5075)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:39pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokeyapp-errors-deleting-password/7540 "2026-03-26T13:39:11Z")
Hey! First time user. Just plugged in and tried saving a test password and deleting it. Then it showed an error log, I tried to save the log but it didn’t save it. I’m on macOS. --- ## [FIDO Zertifizierung für den NK3C NFC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/fido-zertifizierung-fur-den-nk3c-nfc/6432)
**Author:** [@tuxmaster5000](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/tuxmaster5000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 9:24am UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/fido-zertifizierung-fur-den-nk3c-nfc/6432 "2026-03-26T09:24:11Z")
Weiß jemand die FIDO Zertifizierung auch die andern 3’er NK’s angedacht ist? --- ## [Nitrokey 3A Mini: GPG, firmware v1.4.0, Nitrokey App 3, Kein passendes Gerät gefunden](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-mini-gpg-firmware-v1-4-0-nitrokey-app-3-kein-passendes-gerat-gefunden/5078)
**Author:** [@bguser](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/bguser)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 4:05pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/nitrokey-3a-mini-gpg-firmware-v1-4-0-nitrokey-app-3-kein-passendes-gerat-gefunden/5078 "2026-03-25T16:05:01Z")
Hallo, Ich habe meinen Nitrokey 3A Mini nach der Meldung: erfolgreich auf die Firmware v1.4.0 upgedated. Danach wollte ich meinen privaten Schlüssel auf das Gerät laden. Allerdings, wird das Gerät nicht erkannt. … --- ## [Debian 13 "trixie" issues with Nitrokey 3 A Mini](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/debian-13-trixie-issues-with-nitrokey-3-a-mini/7140)
**Author:** [@niklas](https://support.nitrokey.com/u/niklas)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://support.nitrokey.com/t/debian-13-trixie-issues-with-nitrokey-3-a-mini/7140 "2026-03-25T16:02:37Z")
Hi, just after the distribution update to Debian 13 the Nitrokey stopped working: “gpg2 --card-status gpg: selecting card failed: Kein passendes Gerät gefunden gpg: OpenPGP Karte ist nicht vorhanden: Kein passendes G… [Previous page](https://support.nitrokey.com/c/nitrokeys/12.md?page=1) [Next page](https://support.nitrokey.com/c/nitrokeys/12.md?page=3)