diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md index f393c4fe84..2d7c59a797 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md @@ -8,16 +8,17 @@ ms.topic: article ms.date: 09/06/2023 appliesto: - ✅ Windows 11 +- ✅ Windows 10 --- # Support for passkeys in Windows Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and applications compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient. -You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them to create and sign in with the Windows Hello native experience. Once a passkey is created and stored with Windows Hello, you can use Windows Hello (biometrics and PIN) or a companion device (phone or tablet) to sign in. +You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and stored with Windows Hello, you can use your device's biometrics or PIN to sign in. Alternatively, you can use a companion device (phone or tablet) to sign in. > [!NOTE] -> Windows provides a *native experience* for passkey management starting in Windows 11, version 22H2 with [KB5030310][KB-1]. However, passkey support is available in all supported versions of Windows clients. +> Starting in Windows 11, version 22H2 with [KB5030310][KB-1], Windows provides a native experience for passkey management. However, passkeys can be used in all supported versions of Windows clients. This article describes how to create and use passkeys on Windows devices. @@ -303,8 +304,9 @@ Pick one of the following options to learn how to use a passkey, based on where ### Manage passkeys +Starting in Windows 11, version 22H2 with [KB5030310][KB-1], you can use the Settings app to view and manage passkeys saved for apps or websites. Go to **Settings > Accounts > Passkeys**, or use the following shortcut: + > [!div class="nextstepaction"] -> To view and manage passkeys saved for apps or websites, go to **Settings > Accounts > Passkeys**, or use the following shortcut: > > [Manage passkeys](ms-settings:savedpasskeys)