Passkeys FAQ
Only a mathematical representation of your biometric data is stored, and only in a very secure part of your device. See these articles from Microsoft and Apple to learn more:
- https://support.apple.com/guide/security/icloud-keychain-security-overview-sec1c89c6f3b/web
Not often. It is similar to the frequency you are asked for an SMS code, Authenticator App code, etc.
It is very safe. See this article from Apple to learn more: https://support.apple.com/guide/ipad/passwords-devices-ipada39a7fa0/ipados
Go to https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/passkeys. If you have created any passkeys, they will be listed at the bottom of the page.
Our experience is that these are not usable passkeys. If that message is on a device you would like to use with a passkey, please follow the instructions above to set one up.
When you are asked for a second factor, either choose “Try another way” and/or “Use your passkey”. After you use it one time, Google should default to it the next time.