Technology guide

Switch your key accounts to passkeys

Set up passkeys on your most important accounts, keep backup sign-in routes, and avoid getting locked out when you change or lose a device.

Time needed: 30–60 minutesUpdated: 28 September 2026

Passkeys let you sign in with your device's fingerprint, face or PIN instead of typing a password. They are designed to resist phishing, because they only work on the genuine website. This guide shows how to adopt them carefully so you gain the security without risking a lockout.

Step by step

  1. Check your devices are ready

    Make sure your phone and computer have a screen lock set up and are running up-to-date software. Passkeys are stored by your device or password manager, so you need to be signed in to the account that syncs them.

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