{"id":74079,"date":"2023-10-27T15:11:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:41:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/?p=74079"},"modified":"2023-10-27T15:32:45","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T10:02:45","slug":"how-to-set-up-passkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Set Up Passkeys For Google &#038; MacOS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Heard of Passkeys? Learn how to set up passkey on Android and macOS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>World is moving towards a passwordless future, thanks to passkey technology.<\/p>\n<p>Passkey is a new interaction and new way of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/artificial-intelligence\/how-artificial-intelligence-pave-the-way-of-digital-security-for-businesses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digital security<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The concept of this technology is based on biometrics such as face ID, fingerprint, and screen lock PIN.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/introduction-to-passkeys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">passkey is different from password<\/a> and it is a more secure and quickest way to login apps and websites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In this blog, learn how to;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Set up passkey using Google account<br \/>\n\ud83d\udc49 Create a passkey using Apple account<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/introduction-to-passkeys\/\">Introduction To Passkeys: The Beginning Of The End Of The Password<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-white\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#What_Are_Passkeys\" title=\"What Are Passkeys?\">What Are Passkeys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#How_To_Set_Up_Passkey_Using_Google_Account\" title=\"How To Set Up Passkey Using Google Account?\">How To Set Up Passkey Using Google Account?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#How_To_Set_Up_Passkey_On_Mac\" title=\"How To Set Up Passkey On Mac?\">How To Set Up Passkey On Mac?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#How_To_Use_A_Passkey\" title=\"How To Use A Passkey?\">How To Use A Passkey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#What_Devices_Are_Enabled_For_Passkeys\" title=\"What Devices Are Enabled For Passkeys?\">What Devices Are Enabled For Passkeys?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/security\/how-to-set-up-passkey\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_Passkeys\"><\/span>What Are Passkeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Think in this way, passkey is your face ID or your phone\u2019s screen lock PIN. In some cases, a passkey can be your fingerprint.<\/p>\n<p>In technical terms, passkey is device hardware\u2019s biometric encryption used to provide login access to certain applications and websites.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Generally, passkeys allow users to;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Quickly sign in<\/li>\n<li>Get flawless security<\/li>\n<li>Prevent cyberattacks<\/li>\n<li>Pave to passwordless world<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wonder how to create a passkey on your device? I have mentioned how to create a passkey walkthrough for Google and macOS.<\/p>\n<p><mark class=\"mark\">If you are a Google user or Apple user, this blog is for you guys!<\/mark><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Set_Up_Passkey_Using_Google_Account\"><\/span>How To Set Up Passkey Using Google Account?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Go to the phone settings and tap on <strong>Accounts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1.png\" alt=\"Tap on Accounts\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152658\/Tap-on-Accounts-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>2. Click on <strong>Add Account<\/strong> (ignore if you already add an account).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74096 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1.png\" alt=\"Click on Add Accoun\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152727\/Click-on-Add-Accoun-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>3. Click on <strong>Google<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1.png\" alt=\"Click on Google\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152805\/Click-on-Google-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. Enter your <strong>email<\/strong> and <strong>password<\/strong> to log in.<\/p>\n<p>5. Tap on the <strong>newly added account<\/strong> you have created.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74098 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1.png\" alt=\"Tap on the newly added account\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152833\/Tap-on-the-newly-added-account-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6. Click on <strong>Google Account<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74099 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1.png\" alt=\"Click on Google Account\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27152912\/Click-on-Google-Account-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>7. Go to the <strong>Security<\/strong> section and select <strong>Passkey<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74100 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1.png\" alt=\"Select Passkey\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153002\/Select-Passkey-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>8. You will see a message saying <strong>Automatically created passkeys<\/strong>. Next time you sign in to your Google account, you can use this passkey i.e. your face ID or screen lock PIN.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-74101 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1.png\" alt=\"set up passkey for Google\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153041\/set-up-passkey-for-Google-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Android devices automatically create passkeys.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Set_Up_Passkey_On_Mac\"><\/span>How To Set Up Passkey On Mac?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To set up a passkey using an apple account, iCloud Keychain must be set up on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p>1. Open <strong>Safari<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p>2. Try login on <strong>Gmail<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>3. Select either <strong>\u2018Continue with Touch ID\u2019<\/strong> or <strong>\u2018Sign in with Another device\u2019<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-74102 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1.png\" alt=\"Set Up Passkey On Mac\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27153110\/Set-Up-Passkey-On-Mac-1-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4. If you choose, Sign in with another device, it will open a <strong>QR code to scan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74089 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey.png\" alt=\"Scan QR Code to set up passkey\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey.png 1200w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey-369x278.png 369w, https:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/static.the-next-tech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/27150241\/Scan-QR-Code-to-set-up-passkey-150x113.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Use a compatible device (iPhone or Android) to scan QR code to continue to set up passkey.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"seethis_lik\"><strong>Please note:<\/strong> If there is no passkey found for the particular device, it will then ask you to set up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Use_A_Passkey\"><\/span>How To Use A Passkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The concept of passwordless authentication is brought by the FIDO Alliance and now its credentials are used by browsers or security keys for passwordless authentication.<\/p>\n<p>Google, Apple, and Microsoft have incorporated this passkey authentication in their cult.<\/p>\n<p>For example, Signing into Gmail can happen with FIDO sign-in credentials. Also, users can use passkeys to log in to their iCloud account.<\/p>\n<p><strong>List of websites that supports passkeys:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Google<\/li>\n<li>PayPal (Apps only)<\/li>\n<li>Shop by Shopify<\/li>\n<li>Instacard<\/li>\n<li>KAYAK<\/li>\n<li>Robinhood<\/li>\n<li>Adobe<\/li>\n<li>Tailscade<\/li>\n<li>GitHub<\/li>\n<li>TikTok<\/li>\n<li>Nintendo<\/li>\n<li>Microsoft (O356, XBOX)<\/li>\n<li>Amazon<\/li>\n<li>WhatsApp<\/li>\n<li>Nvidia<\/li>\n<li>Linkedin<\/li>\n<li>Uber<\/li>\n<li>Apple iCloud<\/li>\n<li>X (Twitter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Devices_Are_Enabled_For_Passkeys\"><\/span>What Devices Are Enabled For Passkeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"table-responsive\">\n<table class=\"table\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 0;\">\n<thead style=\"background: #FDEFF4;\">\n<tr>\n<th style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e; border: solid 1px #DC206A !important;\">Operating System<\/th>\n<th style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e; border: solid 1px #DC206A !important;\">Browser\/App<\/th>\n<th style=\"vertical-align: middle; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e; border: solid 1px #DC206A !important;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">iOS<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Safari<br \/>\nChrome, Brave, Edge<br \/>\nFirefox<br \/>\niOS apps<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">NA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">macOS<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Safari<br \/>\nChrome, Brave, Edge<br \/>\nFirefox<br \/>\nMac apps<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Access to iCloud Keychain under development for Chrome, Brave, Edge, and Firefox<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Android<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Chrome, Brave, Edge<br \/>\nFirefox<br \/>\nSamsung Internet<br \/>\nAndroid apps<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">No access to Google Password Manager for Samsung Internet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Windows<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Chrome, Brave, Edge<br \/>\nFirefox<br \/>\nWindows apps<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Passkey QR code flow and passkey management features coming with Windows 11 23H2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Linux<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Chrome, Firefox<\/td>\n<td style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: solid 1px #DC206A; font-weight: 500; font-size: 16px; color: #1e1e1e;\">Phone passkeys (QR code flow) and physical security keys only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>Passkeys are still under development and only a few companies have adopted it. Though the importance of passwordless authentication is widely recognised, it is more secure and allows users to log in without a username and password.<\/p>\n<span class=\"seethis_lik\"><span>Also read:<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.the-next-tech.com\/review\/uptrends-ai\/\">UpTrends.ai - Is It Shut Down? Rumors, Use Cases & FAQs<\/a><\/span>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I create a passkey on my iPhone?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn your Mac, when you see an option to save a passkey, choose to scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>How do I set up passkey on my Android device?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOn your phone\u2019s settings, go to Google Account. Select the passkey option under the Security section. Follow the process it may ask for.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Who\u2019s behind the passkeys?<\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPasskeys are a joint initiative of Apple, Google, and Microsoft to make authentication better with the FIDO Alliance and WebAuthn.                     <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t        <section class=\"sc_fs_faq sc_card\">\n            <div>\n\t\t\t\t<h4>Can I use a passkey on Mac? <\/h4>                <div>\n\t\t\t\t\t                    <p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tYes, passkeys can be used on MacOS browsers for quick sign in and security purposes.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\t\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n    {\n        \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n        \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n        \"mainEntity\": [\n                    {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"How do I create a passkey on my iPhone?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"On your Mac, when you see an option to save a passkey, choose to scan a QR code with your iPhone or iPad. \"\n                                    }\n            }\n            ,\t            {\n                \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                \"name\": \"How do I set up passkey on my Android device?\",\n                \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                    \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                    \"text\": \"On your phone\u2019s settings, go to Google Account. 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