With Google responsible for promoting them, setting up passkeys is simple. Below, we'll show you how to set up a passkey to sign in to your Google account.
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Before you set up a passkey on your Google Account, you must meet the following requirements, which vary depending on the device you're using.
- For mobile devices, you must be using at least iOS 16 or Android 9.
- For your computer , you must be running at least MacOS Ventura or Windows 10. Also, your browser must be at least Google's Chrome 109 , Apple 's Safari 16 , or Microsoft 's Edge 109 .
How to set up a passkey on a Google account
In your web browser of choice — on your phone, tablet , or computer — go to g.co/passkeys. If you're already signed in to your current Google Account, you'll be asked to enter your regular password to verify your identity. If you want to switch accounts, tap your current email to choose from all your other Google Accounts.
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Now enter your password when prompted and tap Next. On the next page, you'll be asked to create a passkey. When the pop-up appears, tap Continue. The passkey for your Google account will be stored on your device (for example, iCloud Keychain on iOS), which varies depending on your device.
You'll need to follow any prompts and use whatever biometric factor your device asks for to verify your identity. Once you do, your passkey will be created for that device.
Note: There is an option to create a passkey for your Google account using another device (tablet, external security key), but the easiest method is to simply create the passkey on the device you are using.
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You can now use your passkey to sign in to your Google account. If you have two-factor authentication enabled, the passkey bypasses 2FA because a passkey means you have physical possession of your phone, which is essentially what 2FA does. Also, if you don't want to use your passkey for any reason, you can always use password to sign in.
Source: cnet
