Create and save a passkey in Windows

Follow these steps to create and save a passkey from a Windows device:

1. Open a website or app that supports passkeys.

2. From your account settings, select the option to create a passkey. The process varies based on the application or website that you're using​​​​​​​​​​​​​​.

3. Choose where to save the passkey. You can choose to save the passkey in one of the following locations:

   • Microsoft Password Manager: You can save a passkey to Microsoft Password Manager in Edge or with the plugin on Windows and your passkeys will sync across your Windows devices.

   • Third-party passkey manager: If you have installed a non-Microsoft passkey manager, you can save the passkey there.

   • iPhone, iPad or Android device: The passkey is saved to a phone or tablet. This option requires you to scan a QR code with your phone or tablet.

   • Security key: The passkey is saved to a security key.

   • This Windows device: The passkey is saved locally to your Windows device.

   
   

   Note: Saving passkeys to a phone or tablet requires Bluetooth proximity verification with your Windows device.

4. Select Next and complete the passkey save process at the chosen location. The process varies based on your selection and might require you to provide an unlock gesture, such as facial recognition, fingerprint, or PIN.