Save and manage passkeys in Okta Personal
Some websites and apps give you the option to set up a passkey to login, instead of a traditional username and password. You can easily save and store passkeys in your Okta Personal vault if you choose this option.
What is a passkey?
Passkeys are a secure alternative to traditional passwords — like a digital key that’s unique to you. If you create a passkey to sign in to an account, make sure you’re doing so on a personal device that you control. With Okta Personal, you can securely store and manage your passkeys alongside your passwords, giving you the flexibility to sign in with whichever method you prefer.
Add a passkey on web
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- To start, visit a website that supports passkeys. You may need to create an account with a username and password before you get the option to create a passkey — it depends on the website.
- Once you’ve selected the option to create a passkey, you can add it to Okta Personal. Choose Update existing to add the passkey to an existing item in your vault or Create new.
- Click Save.
Add a passkey on mobile
- To start, visit a website that supports passkeys. You may need to create an account with a username and password before you get the option to create a passkey — it depends on the website.
- Once you’ve selected the option to create a passkey, you can add it to Okta Personal. Choose Update existing to add the passkey to an existing item in your vault or Create new.
- Click Save.
Delete a passkey on web
- From your desktop, open your Okta Personal vault.
- Find the item you’d like to edit, then click Edit.
- Next to Passkey, click Delete, then Delete again to confirm.
- Click Save.
Note: Before you delete this from your vault, be sure to deactivate the passkey from the website or service to avoid losing access.
Delete a passkey on mobile
- From your mobile device, open your Okta Personal vault.
- Find the item you’d like to edit, then click the three dots icon for more options.
- Tap the Trashbin icon, then click Delete to confirm.
- Click Save.
FAQ
Can I have both passwords and passkeys for a website?
Yes. You can save both passwords and passkeys for items in your vault. When you sign in to a website or app, just choose whether you want to use your saved password or the passkey.
What happens if I lose my mobile device?
If you lose your mobile device, as long as you can sign in to your Okta Personal vault on a new device you can access your saved passkeys.
Can I share passkeys with people I trust?
You can share items in your vault with people that you trust, and if you have a passkey saved they will be able to sign in with it. Passkeys are connected to your Okta Personal account — not your mobile device.