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      How do I enable passkeys on an Android device

      Enabling passkeys on an Android device involves a few straightforward steps. Here's how you can do it:

      Requirements

      • Android Version: Ensure your device is running Android 9.0 (Pie) or later.

      • Biometric Authentication: Enable a secure screen lock method such as fingerprint, facial recognition, PIN, or pattern.

      Steps to activate Passkeys

      1. Initiate Passkey setup:
        • Select the authentication option Passkey.
        • Create your first Passkey and give it a name that you will use to recognize it for future signatures.
      2. Secure authentication:
        • Authenticate using your device's screen lock method (e.g. fingerprint, facial recognition or PIN).
      2. Store the Passkey:
        • The Passkey is stored in your default password manager. For Android versions 9-13, this is usually Google Password Manager. For Android 14 and above, you can choose a different provider such as 1Password.
      3. Configuring the Passkey provider (optional):
        • To change the default Passkey provider on Android 14 or later, go to Settings > General Management > Passwords, Passkeys and Autofill and select your preferred password manager.

      Further tips

        • Cross-device compatibility: Passkeys are synchronised across all Android devices when you are signed in with the same Google account via Google Password Manager.
        • Security benefits: Passkeys increase security by using public-key cryptography, which keeps your private key secure on your device.