Passkeys are a highly convenient and secure way to log in to your online accounts—including websites, apps, social media profiles, and bank accounts. Passkeys may replace passwords in the future as the main way you access your accounts.

Passkeys are a form of "passwordless authentication," which means you log in without a password. In some cases, you’ll use your fingerprint or facial recognition to log in the same way you do when unlocking your phone. If you’re using Dashlane to store your passkeys, you’ll see a pop-up asking you to confirm that you want to log in. After confirming, you’ll be logged in automatically.

But passkeys are also far more secure than the best passwords. Passkeys are a phishing-resistant way to log in. Unlike passwords, passkeys can't be stolen or guessed. Passkeys are always unique and strong and don’t require storing private information on servers.

Want to set up passkeys for a specific account?

Not all websites and apps currently use passkeys to let you log in. You may not be able to use them as widely as you'd like. To see which apps and websites use passkeys, check out our passkey directory

Learn about the WebAuthn standards behind passkeys
Dashlane's role in the passwordless future

Want to understand passkeys better? Check out our blog post on the difference between passkeys and passwords