Keeper® Announces Passkey Management and Autofill for iOS and Android

Keeper Security is excited to announce that it now supports passkeys for mobile platforms on iOS and Android. This update extends passkey management functionality in the Keeper Vault beyond the Keeper browser extension. 

What is a passkey?

A passkey is a cryptographic key that lets users log in to accounts without having to enter a password. In essence, a passkey is a digital keycard stored on your computer, phone or tablet. Passkeys leverage biometrics on your device, such as face recognition or a fingerprint to authenticate users into their accounts the same way that they unlock their phone.

Passkeys have seen rapid adoption since their introduction in 2022 and Keeper is proud to enable their use across devices, bringing users a more secure and streamlined authentication experience.

Passkeys are significantly more secure than passwords because they cannot be compromised by phishing or data breaches, and they support Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) by design, as they require the user to have a trusted device.

How are passkeys created?

To create and store a passkey, users will visit a supporting website and visit the “Security” or “Account Settings” screen. When choosing “Create a Passkey,” the user will be prompted to save the passkey to their Keeper Vault. 

It’s that simple. After creating and storing the passkey in the Keeper Vault, the next time the user visits that website, the passkey will automatically be used instead of a traditional password to log in, streamlining the process and increasing security as no passwords are required.

Passkey records in the Keeper Vault contain the date the passkey was created, username and website or application where it was created. Managing passkeys in the Keeper Vault is no different than any other record, which means they can be organized into folders or even shared with other users.

By creating the passkey and storing it within your Keeper Vault, the passkey can be used across different devices and is not limited to the device you created it on.  This is a significant benefit and prevents any problems associated with limiting your passkey to one device, such as losing it or having it stolen.

How to enable passkeys using Keeper on mobile

iOS

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A blue check mark will appear to confirm your selection. For users that have used autofill previously, iCloud Passwords & Keychain may have a blue check mark as well. For optimal accuracy when using Keeper for Passkeys support, Keeper recommends removing iCloud Passwords & Keychain as an autofill option.

Android

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What can I do with passkeys?

Passkeys only work on websites and platforms that support them. Keeper maintains a Passkey Directory to provide users with a current list of where they can be used.

While passkeys aren’t supported by all sites or platforms yet, there are still many interesting use cases for them, including enabling passwordless authentication for organizations.

Download Keeper for iOS from the App Store and for Android on the Google Play Store.

Interested in how using passkeys with Keeper can secure your organization? Schedule a demo today.