How to Save Passkeys on Chrome on PC

Passkeys are the new, more secure way to log in without typing a password. Instead of remembering complicated strings of characters, you can use your device to prove it’s really you—fast, safe, and phishing-resistant.

If you’re using Google Chrome on your PC, here’s how to set it up so your passkeys save automatically.

Step 1: Make Sure Chrome Is Updated

Passkey support is built into newer versions of Chrome.

1. Open Chrome.
2. Click the three dots in the top-right corner.
3. Go to Help → About Google Chrome.
4. Chrome will update automatically if there’s a newer version.
5. Relaunch Chrome.

Step 2: Enable Passkeys in Chrome

1. In Chrome’s address bar, type:
   chrome://settings/passkeys
2. Press Enter.
3. Make sure passkeys are turned on.

Step 3: Sign In to a Website That Supports Passkeys

Not every site works with passkeys yet, so look for services that have adopted them—Google, Microsoft, PayPal, and others are leading the way. You can find an updated list of platforms that support passkeys here: Passkeys.io Supported Sites.

1. Go to the login page.
2. When you see an option like “Use a passkey” or “Sign in without a password”, select it.
3. Follow the prompts—this usually means confirming with your device PIN, fingerprint reader, or Windows Hello.

Step 4: Save Your Passkey

When you create a passkey, Chrome will ask if you want to save it to your Google Account.

• Click Save to store it.
• This way, your passkeys sync across all Chrome browsers where you’re signed in.

Step 5: Manage or Delete Passkeys

To see or remove stored passkeys:

1. In the address bar, type:
   chrome://settings/passkeys
2. Find the website you want to manage.
3. Click Delete if you no longer need it.

Extra Tips

• Sync must be on for passkeys to work across devices. Go to chrome://settings/syncSetup to check.
• You can back up passkeys with your Google Account for recovery if you switch PCs.
• If you’re running Windows 11, here’s a detailed guide on How to Create, Use, and Manage Passkeys on Windows 11.
• For better security, combine passkeys with device-level protections like PIN, fingerprint, or face recognition.

Bottom line: Saving passkeys in Chrome on your PC makes logging in faster, easier, and more secure. Once you get used to them, you might never want to go back to typing passwords.

Mark Vincent

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