Using Passkeys and Biometric Login
Log in faster and more securely with passkeys—no password needed.
What Are Passkeys?
Passkeys replace passwords with biometric authentication:
- Face recognition (Face ID)
- Fingerprint (Touch ID)
- Device PIN as fallback
- Synced across your devices
Benefits of Passkeys
- Faster: No typing passwords
- More Secure: Can't be phished
- Convenient: Works across devices
- No Memorization: Biometrics only
Setting Up Passkeys
Desktop (Mac/Windows)
- Go to Settings > Security
- Find Passkeys section
- Click Add Passkey
- Authenticate with your device:
- Mac: Touch ID or system password
- Windows: Windows Hello (face/fingerprint/PIN)
- Passkey saved to your device
iPhone/iPad
- Open Settings > Security
- Tap Add Passkey
- Authenticate with Face ID or Touch ID
- Passkey saved to iCloud Keychain
- Syncs to other Apple devices
Android
- Open Settings > Security
- Tap Add Passkey
- Use fingerprint or screen lock
- Passkey saved to Google Password Manager
- Syncs to other Android devices
Logging In with Passkeys
Desktop
- Go to login page
- Click Sign in with Passkey
- Authenticate with Touch ID/Windows Hello
- Instantly logged in
Mobile
- Open OpenLuxe
- Tap Sign in with Passkey
- Use Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint
- Instantly logged in
Cross-Device Login
Using Phone to Log In on Desktop
- Click Sign in with Passkey on desktop
- Select Use phone or tablet
- Scan QR code with your phone
- Authenticate on phone
- Desktop logs in automatically
Synced Passkeys
If using iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager:
- Passkeys sync across devices
- Same passkey works everywhere
- No need to set up each device
Managing Passkeys
Viewing Your Passkeys
- Desktop: Settings > Security > Passkeys
- Mobile: Settings > Security > Passkeys
Removing a Passkey
- Find passkey in list
- Click/tap Remove
- Confirm removal
- Passkey deleted from account
Multiple Passkeys
- Add passkeys for each device
- Work laptop + personal phone
- Backup in case one device lost
Passkeys vs. Passwords
| Feature | Passkeys | Passwords |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Speed | Instant (biometric) | Manual typing |
| Phishing Risk | None | High |
| Memorization | Not needed | Required |
| Cross-device | Synced | Must remember |
Troubleshooting
Passkey Not Working
- Ensure biometrics are set up on device
- Check if passkey is registered
- Try removing and re-adding
Device Not Supported
- Older devices may not support passkeys
- Use password login as fallback
- Upgrade device for passkey support
