How to create, use, and manage Passkeys on Windows 11
To create a passkey, access the account security page of a passkey-supported site or app, use the passkey creation option, and save the passkey to your PC.
- To use a passkey, access the login page of a site or app, choose the passkey authentication method, and use Windows Hello to log in to the service.
- To view saved passkeys, head into Settings > Accounts > Passkey Settings. To remove a passkey, click the three dots next to an item and choose “Delete Passkey.”
- Passkeys are alternatives to passwords and make signing in to your favorite websites and apps faster. We’ll show you how to generate, use, view, and delete passkeys on your Windows 11 PC.
What Is a Passkey?
A passkey is a replacement for your website or app account password. When you create a passkey with your favorite site or app, you can use your device’s authentication method to log in to that site or app.For example, with Windows 11, you can use the Windows Hello functionality to sign in to various services. This means you can use your PIN, facial recognition, or fingerprint scanning to log in to multiple services and apps.
Passkeys have multiple advantages over passwords. The main one is that, unlike passwords, it is borderline impossible to steal passkeys. Another advantage is that passkeys are almost completely impervious to phishing. It is relatively easy to trick a human into entering a password on a fake website, but passkeys aren’t so easily fooled.