What are passkeys and why they matter — by Microsoft Support

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Explains that passkeys replace passwords with your device's face, fingerprint or PIN, are tied to a specific site or app, and resist phishing. It includes checks for when passkey options are missing on Windows.

Quick steps

Check your Windows version under Settings > System > About
Install available updates in Windows Update
Check whether the device is connected to a work or school account

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.microsoft.com

Source: What are passkeys and why they matter by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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