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# Setting up Passkeys for your Microsoft account

# Setting up Passkeys for your Microsoft account

Welcome to this step by step guide on how to set up passkeys for your Microsoft work or school account.

## Requirements:

* Company email e.g.: name@company.com  
* A mobile device with the Microsoft Authenticator app  
* A Windows or Mac machine with the latest updates  

## Setting up a passkey directly in Microsoft Authenticator (phone):

You can also set up a passkey directly from within the Microsoft Authenticator app, without using the website.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone  
Step 2: Select your work or school account  
Step 3: Tap on the account to open its details  
Step 4: Tap on "Set up passkey" or "Enable phone sign-in / passkey"  
Step 5: Follow the on screen instructions  
Step 6: Approve using Face ID, fingerprint, or your device PIN  

After completing these steps, the passkey will be saved on your mobile device.

## Setting up a passkey using Microsoft Authenticator (phone):

If you already use Microsoft Authenticator for MFA approvals, you can follow these steps directly. You may be asked to approve a sign-in during setup.

Step 1: Go to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo  
Step 2: Login with your email address and password  
Step 3: Click on "Add sign-in method"  
Step 4: Select "Passkey (FIDO2)"  
Step 5: Choose "Use a phone or tablet"  
Step 6: A QR code will appear on your screen  
Step 7: Open the Microsoft Authenticator app on your phone  
Step 8: Tap the + icon and select "Work or school account"  
Step 9: Scan the QR code  
Step 10: Follow the on screen instructions and approve using Face ID, fingerprint, or your device PIN  

After completing these steps, the passkey will be saved on your mobile device.

## Setting up a passkey using Windows Hello:

Step 1: Open Settings → Accounts → Sign-in options  
Step 2: Make sure Windows Hello (PIN, face, or fingerprint) is configured  
Step 3: Go to https://aka.ms/mysecurityinfo  
Step 4: Login with your account  
Step 5: Click on "Add sign-in method"  
Step 6: Select "Passkey (FIDO2)"  
Step 7: Choose "Use this device"  
Step 8: Complete the Windows Hello verification  

After completing these steps, the passkey will be saved on your Windows device.

## Signing in using a passkey:

Step 1: Enter your email address on the login page  
Step 2: Choose "Use a passkey"  
Step 3: Select your device (phone or this device)  
Step 4: Approve the sign-in using biometrics or PIN  

## Summary:

Passkeys provide a secure way to sign in without using a password. We recommend setting up both a phone and a Windows device passkey so you always have a backup available.