What do I need to use passkey

Passkey is the future easy way of authentication, but some requirements need to be in place for it to work. Here you find what you need.

For passkeys to work, you need the following:

Device Requirements

A smartphone, tablet, or computer running a recent operating system:

• iOS 16 or later for Apple devices
• Android 9 (Pie) or higher for Android device
• Windows 10 or later for Microsoft device
• macOS Ventura or later for Mac computers

A supported web browser:

• Chrome 109 or later
• Safari 16 or later
• Edge 109 or later
• Firefox 122 or later 

System Features

• Biometric authentication capability (fingerprint sensor, facial recognition) or a device PIN/pattern lock
• Screen lock enabled on your device
• Bluetooth enabled (for cross-device authentication)

Important Account Settings

For Apple devices: iCloud Keychain must be turned on

For Google accounts: You need to be signed in to Chrome with your Google Account across devices

For some services, you may need to have 2-Step Verification or be enrolled in an Advanced Protection Program

Creating a Passkey

To create a passkey, you typically need to:

1. Sign in to the application or website using your existing credentials
2. Look for an option to create a passkey (often found in account settings)
3. Follow the prompts to create and save the passkey using your device's authentication method