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Why is my passkey not working or is not being detected?
Why is my passkey not working or is not being detected?
Updated over 3 weeks ago

This usually happens when a passkey is created on another device and the passkey has not been synced or has been transferred to the device that you are actively using.

Some example scenarios and issues that users experience:

  1. Your passkey was created on another device using iCloud Keychain on an iPhone or Mac but you have not synced your iCloud with your Windows computer

    1. The iCloud for Windows app is installed but not properly configured for password/passkey sync

    2. You have not signed on with the same Apple ID that has the passkey within your iCloud Keychain on your Windows device

    3. Your iCloud Keychain sync settings on your iPhone and or Mac are not enabled

    4. The Windows computer does not have the latest iCloud for Windows update that supports passkeys

  2. The operating system you are running may need to be updated to a version that supports passkeys

  3. The browser you may be using does not support passkeys

  4. The device's biometric authentication (fingerprint/Face ID) is disabled or not set up

Steps to resolve these issues:

  1. Install or update iCloud for Windows

    1. Sign in with the same Apple ID that you used for creating the passkey on your iPhone and or Mac

    2. Enable password and passkey sync in iCloud for Windows settings

    3. Make sure iCloud Keychain is enabled on your iPhone and or Mac under Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud

    4. Use a supported browser on Windows (Chrome, Edge, or Safari)

    5. Restart your browser after setting up iCloud for Windows

      1. The syncing process might take a few minutes after setting up iCloud for Windows. If your passkey still doesn't appear, try signing out and back into iCloud for Windows, or restart your computer.

  2. Update the operating system of your device

  3. Try to use one of the following browsers and make sure that they are updated to the latest version:

    1. Chrome

    2. Safari

    3. Brave

    4. Firefox

  4. Enable and or setup the device's biometric authentication methods

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