How To Go Passwordless On Windows 11 By Using Passkeys

Passkeys are a great way to log in to the service of your choice without having to constantly remember and type in your password. By opting for passkeys, users can add more security to their accounts and devices.

If you wish to ditch your passwords entirely in favour of two-factor authentication of passkeys on Windows 11, keep reading this guide.

What are passkeys, you wonder? Passkeys can let users log into their account by using your phone's biometric sensor, PIN, pattern, or another device to log into their accounts. To make sure you can use passkeys on Windows 11, ensure it has the latest 22H2 update, along with the latest Chrome version.

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Using passkeys on a website

Numerous websites support passkeys. To check which services offer passkey support, you can head to Passkeys.io, as reported by DigitalTrends.

• 1. To set up a passkey on Gmail (in this case), head to the Google Passkey page. Log in with your account and then select "Create a passkey."
• 2. At this point, you may be asked to confirm your identity by using Windows Hello or you can set it up by following prompts on the screen.
• 3. Once your passkey is created, try logging into Gmail again. Instead of your password, the service should now ask for your passkey.
• 4. A Windows Hello pop-up will ask for your biometric details (or the detail of your choice) after which you'll be logged in.

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Managing passkeys on Windows 11

If you've set up numerous passkeys on your Windows 11 computer, you can check the list by following the steps below.

• 1. Open Windows Settings and select Accounts.
• 2. Here, select Passkey settings.
• 3. Now, you can see your list of passkeys. You can delete passkeys from the three-dot menu and selecting Delete.

Passkeys are a multi-factor authentication system that replace both a password and an OTP, adding a robust layer of protection to your accounts.

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