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The short answer
Here's how to set up passkeys on the three big accounts.
At a glance
About 30 minutes · Advanced · For Security
Key point 1 of 5
A passkey is a sign-in credential that lives on your device (or in your password manager) instead of in your head.
Key point 2 of 5
Google was one of the first big services to offer passkeys, and if you use an Android phone you may already have one.
Key point 3 of 5
Your Microsoft account covers Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox, Microsoft 365 and Windows sign-in.
Key point 4 of 5
Apple handles passkeys a little differently.
Key point 5 of 5
You don't need your passkey stored on every device.
Quick tip
Passkeys for your Microsoft account itself are managed online, not in Windows Settings.
Watch out
On a shared or public computer, don't save a new passkey there and don't stay signed in. Use the QR code method, then sign out when you're done.
You might ask
Are passkeys safer than passwords? Yes.
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