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Passkey

A passkey is a passwordless sign-in method based on cryptographic keys.

Last updated July 24, 2026

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Term
Passkey
Plain-English definition
A passkey is a passwordless sign-in method based on cryptographic keys.
Technical definition
A passkey is a passwordless sign-in method based on cryptographic keys.
Commonly confused with
Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms
MFA, 2FA, Security

Definition

A passkey is a passwordless sign-in method based on cryptographic keys.

Why it matters

Passkeys can reduce phishing risk and make account access more secure.

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