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Before you start
- Use a personal device. Anyone who can unlock it may access your account with its passkey.
- Supported systems include Android 9+, iOS 16+, Windows 10+, macOS Ventura+, and ChromeOS 109+. Use a supported, updated browser.
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4 steps · Your own pace
How to create a Google Account passkey
Step 1 of 4: Prepare your device
Enable screen lock. On Apple devices, enable iCloud Keychain if prompted.
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Step 2 of 4: Open passkey settings
Open Google’s passkey settings and sign into the correct Google Account. Check that this is an account you want to use on this personal device.
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Step 3 of 4: Create the passkey
Select Create a passkey. Confirm the prompt and unlock your device as instructed.
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Step 4 of 4: Check your passkeys
Return to passkey settings to review the entry. Repeat on another personal device if you want another passkey.
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Take your time. Next marks this step done.
You’ve finished this guide.
Every step is complete. You can come back and practise again whenever you like.
Your small practice task.
Try the task with something you are comfortable changing. Stop if a message asks you to erase data or spend money.
Completing the guide records your progress here; it does not check your device settings.
A common question.
Can I use this with a work or school account?
Your administrator may restrict passkey-only sign-in.
Why is the new passkey not available yet?
Google may require up to seven days before a new passkey is available at sign-in.
Official help, if you need it.
These links provide the product’s own instructions or relevant public guidance. Settings can differ by model and software version.