Applies To
Windows 11

Follow these steps to sign in to a website or app with a passkey:

  1. Open a website or app that supports passkeys.

  2. Select Sign in with a passkey, or a similar option.

  3. You will be prompted to sign in. If a passkey for the website or application you are trying to access is stored locally, or synchronized from your Microsoft Password Manager or third-party manager, use Windows Hello to sign in.​​​​

  4. If you select Choose a different passkey, or if the passkey is not available on your Windows device, choose from one of the following options:

    1. A non-Microsoft passkey manager, if you have installed one.

    2. iPhone, iPad or Android device: use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a phone or tablet. This option requires you to scan a QR code with your phone or tablet.

    3. Security key: use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a security key.​​​​​​​

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