Use a passkey in Windows
Follow these steps to use a passkey:
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Open a website or app that supports passkeys
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Select Sign in with a passkey, or a similar option
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If a passkey is stored locally and protected by Windows Hello, you're 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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This Windows device: use this option to use a passkey that is stored locally on your Windows device, and protected by Windows Hello
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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, which must be in proximity of the Windows device
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Linked device: use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a device that is in proximity of the Windows device. This option is only supported for Android devices
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Security key: use this option if you want to sign in with a passkey stored on a FIDO2 security key
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Complete the passkey unlock process on the chosen device
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