diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/save-passkey-hello.png b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/hello-save.png similarity index 100% rename from windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/save-passkey-hello.png rename to windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/hello-save.png diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/hello-use.png b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/hello-use.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ef2ee442fe Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/hello-use.png differ diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/use-passkey.png b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/use-passkey.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..6ccbbcb7f5 Binary files /dev/null and b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/images/use-passkey.png differ diff --git a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md index 3a78bb70c3..a3b30d7943 100644 --- a/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md +++ b/windows/security/identity-protection/passkeys/index.md @@ -24,26 +24,31 @@ Windows provides a native experience for passkey management starting in Windows ### Create a passkey -The general steps to create a passkey are the same, regardless of *where* you want to store it: +Follow these steps to create a passkey: :::row::: :::column span="4"::: + 1. Go to a website or app that supports passkeys + :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="4"::: + 2. Create a passkey from your account settings + :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 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: - - **This Windows device** - the passkey is saved locally on your Windows device, and protected by Windows Hello (biometrics and PIN) - - **iPhone, iPad or Android device** - the passkey is stored on a phone or tablet, protected by the device's biometrics, if offered by the device. This option requires you to scan a QR code with your phone or tablet - - **linked device** - the key is stored on a *linked* device typically a phone or tablet, protected by the device's biometrics, if offered by the device. This option requires the linked device to be connected via Bluetooth to the Windows device - - **Security key** - the passkey is saved to a security key (FIDO2 key), protected by the key's biometrics, if offered by the key +    - **This Windows device** - the passkey is saved locally on your Windows device, and protected by Windows Hello (biometrics and PIN) +    - **iPhone, iPad or Android device** - the passkey is stored on a phone or tablet, protected by the device's biometrics, if offered by the device. This option requires you to scan a QR code with your phone or tablet +    - **linked device** - the key is stored on a *linked* device typically a phone or tablet, protected by the device's biometrics, if offered by the device. This option requires the linked device to be connected via Bluetooth to the Windows device +    - **Security key** - the passkey is saved to a security key (FIDO2 key), protected by the key's biometrics, if offered by the key :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: @@ -57,18 +62,22 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select a Windows Hello verification method + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: - :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello.png" alt-text="Screenshot prompting the user to pick a Windows Hello verification method." lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello.png" border="false"::: + :::image type="content" source="images/hello-save.png" alt-text="Screenshot prompting the user to pick a Windows Hello verification method." lightbox="images/hello-save.png" border="false"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. To confirm select **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: - :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot confirming that the passkey is saved to the Windows device" lightbox="images/save-passkey-hello-confirmation.png" border="false"::: + :::image type="content" source="images/hello-save-confirmation.png" alt-text="Screenshot confirming that the passkey is saved to the Windows device" lightbox="images/hello-save-confirmation.png" border="false"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: @@ -76,7 +85,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Scan the QR code with your phone or tablet, and follow the instructions to save the passkey + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::image type="content" source="images/device-save-qr.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the qr code asking the user to scan on phone or tablet." lightbox="images/device-save-qr.png" border="false"::: @@ -84,7 +95,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. Once the passkey is saved to your phone or tablet, confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-device.png" alt-text="Screenshot confirming that the passkey is saved to the device." lightbox="images/save-passkey-device.png" border="false"::: @@ -95,7 +108,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select the linked device option and confirm the notification sent to the device + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::image type="content" source="images/linked-device-connect.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog connecting to a linked device." lightbox="images/linked-device-connect.png" border="false"::: @@ -103,7 +118,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your linked device. To confirm select **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-linked-device.png" alt-text="Screenshot confirming that the passkey is saved to the linked device." lightbox="images/save-passkey-linked-device.png" border="false"::: @@ -114,12 +131,16 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="4"::: + 4. Unlock the security key using the key's biometrics, if offered, or a PIN + :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to the security key. Confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::image type="content" source="images/save-passkey-device.png" alt-text="Screenshot confirming that the passkey is saved to the security key." lightbox="images/save-passkey-device.png" border="false"::: @@ -130,36 +151,39 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe ### Use a passkey -The general steps to sign in to an app or website using passkey are the same, regardless of *where* you stored the passkey: - -1. Visit a website or app that supports passkeys -1. Select **Sign in with a passkey**, or similar option -1. If the passkey is stored locally and protected by Windows Hello (biometrics and PIN), 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: +Follow these steps to use a passkey: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 1. Go to a website or app that supports passkeys + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: - 2. Select **Sign in with a passkey**, or similar option + + 2. Select **Sign in with a passkey**, or a similar option + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 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: - - **This Windows device** - use this option to use a passkey that is stored locally on your Windows device, and protected by Windows Hello - - **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 - - **linked device** - use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a *linked* device. This option requires the linked device to be connected via Bluetooth to the Windows device - - **Security key** - use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a security key (FIDO2 key) + +    - **This Windows device** - use this option to use a passkey that is stored locally on your Windows device, and protected by Windows Hello +    - **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 +    - **linked device** - use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a *linked* device. This option requires the linked device to be connected via Bluetooth to the Windows device +    - **Security key** - use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a security key (FIDO2 key) + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: - :::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/use-passkey.png" alt-text="Screenshot showing the passkey save dialog prompting the user to pick a location." lightbox="images/save-passkey.png" border="false"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: @@ -169,15 +193,19 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select a Windows Hello unlock option + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: - :::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 Windows Hello prompt for a verification method." lightbox="images/save-use.png" border="false"::: :::column-end::: :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. Confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -188,7 +216,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select a Windows Hello unlock option + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -196,7 +226,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. Confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -207,7 +239,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select a Windows Hello unlock option + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -215,7 +249,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. Confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -226,7 +262,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 4. Select a Windows Hello unlock option + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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"::: @@ -234,7 +272,9 @@ Select one of the following options to learn how to save a passkey, based on whe :::row-end::: :::row::: :::column span="3"::: + 5. The passkey is saved to your Windows device. Confirm by selecting **OK** + :::column-end::: :::column span="1"::: :::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":::