This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny if apps can create and use passkeys for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient.
You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and saved with Windows Hello, you can use your device's biometrics or PIN to sign in. Alternatively, you can use a companion device (phone or tablet) to sign in.
Apps can request the creation or usage of passkeys. You can choose which apps can create and use passkeys.
References:
Passkeys overview - Microsoft Support
Learn about passkeys and how they are used in Windows.
support.microsoft.com
Support for Passkeys in Windows
Learn about passkeys and how to use them on Windows devices.
learn.microsoft.com
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Option One: Turn On or Off All Apps Passkey Access for All Users in Settings
Option Two: Turn On or Off Specific Apps Passkey Access for Current User in Settings
Option One
Turn On or Off All Apps Passkey Access for All Users in Settings
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Passkeys on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Microphone Settings
3 Turn On (default) or OffPasskey access for what you want. (see screenshots below)
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
Option Two
Turn On or Off Specific Apps Passkey Access for Current User in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Passkeys on the right side. (see screenshot below)
Open Microphone Settings
3 Under Let apps create and use passkeys, click/tap on the app (ex: "LinkedIn") you want to allow or deny passkey access to expand it open. (see screenshot below step 4)
4 Turn On (default) or Off this app's passkey access for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny if apps can create and use passkeys for your account or all users in Windows 11.
Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient.
You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and saved with Windows Hello, you can use your device's biometrics or PIN to sign in. Alternatively, you can use a companion device (phone or tablet) to sign in.
Apps can request the creation or usage of passkeys. You can choose which apps can create and use passkeys.
References:
Passkeys overview - Microsoft Support
Support for Passkeys in Windows
Turn On or Off All Apps Passkey Access for All Users in Settings
You must be signed in as an administrator to use this option.
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Passkeys on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Turn On (default) or Off Passkey access for what you want. (see screenshots below)
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
Turn On or Off Specific Apps Passkey Access for Current User in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Passkeys on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Under Let apps create and use passkeys, click/tap on the app (ex: "LinkedIn") you want to allow or deny passkey access to expand it open. (see screenshot below step 4)
4 Turn On (default) or Off this app's passkey access for what you want. (see screenshot below)
5 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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