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Paolo Matarazzo 2023-09-05 17:34:25 -04:00
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description: Learn about passkeys and how to use them on Windows devices. description: Learn about passkeys and how to use them on Windows devices.
ms.collection: ms.collection:
- highpri - highpri
- tier2 - tier1
ms.topic: article ms.topic: article
ms.date: 09/05/2023 ms.date: 09/05/2023
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3. Choose where to save the passkey. By default, Windows prompts to save the passkey locally if you're using Windows Hello or Windows Hello for Business. If you select the option **Use another device**, you can choose to save the passkey on one of the following locations:
3. Choose where to save the passkey and select **Next**. By default, Windows prompts to save the passkey locally if you're using Windows Hello or Windows Hello for Business. If you select the option **Use another device**, you can choose to save the passkey on one of the following locations:
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey.png" border="false":::
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4. Select **Next**
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Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on where you want to store it. Pick one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on where you want to store it.
#### [**Windows device**](#tab/windows) #### [**Windows device**](#tab/windows)
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4. Select a Windows Hello verification method 5. Select a Windows Hello verification method
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5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. To confirm select **OK** 6. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. To confirm select **OK**
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4. Scan the QR code with your phone or tablet, and follow the instructions to save the passkey 5. Scan the QR code with your phone or tablet, and follow the instructions to save the passkey
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5. Once the passkey is saved to your phone or tablet, confirm by selecting **OK** 6. Once the passkey is saved to your phone or tablet, confirm by selecting **OK**
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4. Select the linked device option and confirm the notification sent to the device 5. Select the linked device option and confirm the notification sent to the device
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5. The passkey is saved to your linked device. To confirm select **OK** 6. The passkey is saved to your linked device. To confirm select **OK**
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4. Unlock the security key using the key's unlock mechaniosm (for example, biometrics or PIN) 5. Unlock the security key using the key's unlock mechaniosm (for example, biometrics or PIN)
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5. The passkey is saved to the security key. Confirm by selecting **OK** 6. The passkey is saved to the security key. Confirm by selecting **OK**
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@ -160,27 +163,21 @@ Follow these steps to use a passkey:
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1. Open a website or app that supports passkeys
1. Go to a website or app that supports passkeys
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2. Select **Sign in with a passkey**, or a similar option 2. Select **Sign in with a passkey**, or a similar option
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3. If a passkey is stored locally and protected by Windows Hello, you'll be prompted to use Windows Hello to sign in. If you select the option **Use another device**, you can choose one of the following options:
3. If the passkey is stored locally and protected by Windows Hello, you'll be prompted to use Windows Hello to sign in. If you select the option **Use another device**, you can choose one of the following options:
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Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on where you want to store it. Pick one of the following options to learn how to use a passkey, based on where you saved it.
#### [**Windows device**](#tab/windows) #### [**Windows device**](#tab/windows)
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:::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Windows Hello prompt for a verification method." lightbox="images/save-use.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the Windows Hello prompt for a verification method." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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:::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" border="false"::: :::image type="content" source="images/hello-use.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/hello-use.png" border="false":::
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