Passkeys

What a passkey is

A passkey is a passwordless login credential that uses public-key cryptography to let you sign in to websites.

1. Open Security

Sign in as usual, then choose your initials at the top right, and Security.

The menu under your initials, with Security outlined.

2. Choose Add a passkey

The Security page, with the Add a passkey button outlined.

Your browser takes over and asks how to save it: Face ID or a fingerprint, your device's PIN, or your password manager. Follow its steps. To use the passkey on your phone too, save it to a password manager that syncs, or add another passkey from the phone.

3. It's saved

The passkey appears under Passkeys, named after the device that saved it. We also email you to say a passkey was added, so you'd know if it wasn't you.

The Security page listing one saved passkey, named Mac.

Signing in with it

On the sign-in page, choose Sign in with a passkey and confirm with your face, fingerprint or PIN. Some browsers also offer your passkey as soon as you tap the Email field.

The Sign in box, with the Sign in with a passkey button outlined.

Removing one

  • In Security, choose the bin beside a passkey to remove it. It stops working at once.
  • Remove a passkey here if you lose the device it's on. You can still sign in with an email link.
Removing it here doesn't delete it from your device or password manager. You can do that there if you like. It just won't sign you in any more.