What is a PASSKEY?

A passkey is a digital key stored on your phone, computer, or security device that lets you log in using biometrics (for example, fingerprint or face scan) or a PIN. In technical terms, passkey replaces passwords with public key cryptography and enforces user verification using biometrics or PINs.

You don’t type a password — the device confirms it’s really you.

Passkeys are:

• Easier (no passwords to remember)

• More secure (cannot be guessed or stolen in a data breach)

• Phishing-resistant (scammers cannot trick you into giving it away)

• Device-based (stored safely on your device or cloud account)

Why Passkeys Are Safer Than Passwords

• They cannot be reused, unlike passwords.

• They cannot be phished — you never “type” them, so scammers can’t steal them.

• Even if a company is hacked, your passkey cannot be exposed, because your private key never leaves your device.

• Passkeys often sync securely through your Apple, Google, or Microsoft account.