How to Set Up Passkeys on Amazon
Amazon has recently introduced passkey supportfor both web and mobile apps, aiming to improve the convenience and security of customer account sign-ins. Passkeys allows you to sign in to your Amazon account using the same authentication method such as face, fingerprint, or a personal identification number (PIN) that you use to unlock your PC or mobile. Here’s How Passkeys work and how you can set them up.
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What Is Amazon Passkey
Amazon Passkey is a secure and convenient way to sign in to your Amazon account without the need for passwords. It utilizes biometric authentication that you use on your phone or other device like a PC to sign in, allowing you to access your Amazon account quickly and securely.
Passkey turns your device into a key to access your Amazon account removing the need for passwords. For instance, if you set your iPhone as a passkey for your Amazon account, a private key will be stored on your iPhone and a public key on Amazon’s server. To log in, simply use biometrics such as a fingerprint scanner or face unlock on your iPhone for authentication. Amazon will verify both keys and grant access to your account.
This will deter hackers from accessing your Amazon account as they will now need physical access to your iPhone, or any device where passkeys are stored, in order to gain access.
What Are the Benefits of Using Amazon Passkey
Password and two-factor authentication combination is secure but lacks seamlessness as you have to enter your password and the 2FA code separately. That’s why several companies, includingGoogle, Apple, and Microsoft, are introducing Passkeys. A few more benefits of using passkeys are:
How to Set up Amazon Passkey on iPhone
Amazon has added passkey support to iPhone and web browsers while Android users can expect to see this feature soon. This is how you can set up Amazon passkeys on your iPhone.
1.Open the Amazon app on your iPhone, and navigate to thehamburger button (three horizontal lines)> Account> Login & security.
2.In Login & Security, tap on theSet upbutton next to Passkey and then onSet upunder the Passkey section.
3.Now a pop-up will appear to save the passkey to your device. Tap onContinueand after scanning your face or fingerprint, the passkey will be saved to iCloud Keychain and will be available on all your devices.
4.If you are usingthird-party password managers, the previous step will be slightly different for you. In the pop-up, tap onOpen”Password Options”, selectiPhone, iPad, or Android device, and then tapContinue.
Pro Tip:Do you know you canadd Passkeys to your Google accounttoo?
How to Set up Amazon Passkey on Web Browsers
As of now only Safari and Chromium-based browsers like Microsft Edge and Google Chrome support setting up passkeys for Amazon. Here’s how you may set it up.
1.Login to your Amazon account and click onYour Account & Listsin the upper-left corner.
2.Here, selectLogin & security.
3.Now you will find theSet upbuttonnext to Passkey. Click on it.
4.Again, click onSet upon this page.
5.A pop will appear to save the passkey to your device. you’re able to choose to add your Fingerprint, PIN, and another device such as a hardware security key. We added fingerprint as it is fast and convenient.
6.Once added, you will get a confirmation of successfully saving the passkey.
How to Use Amazon Passkeys to Sign in to Amazon
Now that you have set up passkeys to your Amazon account, you can log in to your account without entering your password. This is how it will work on the web browser.
1.Open theAmazon app login pageon the browser, enter your email address or phone number, and click onContinue.
2.You’ll find the optionSign in with a passkey, click on it.
3.After you click, you’ll be prompted to use the method you previously set up for the passkey, which in our case is fingerprint. Simply scan your finger on the fingerprint scanner and voila! You’ll be logged into your account.
How to Login With Passkey From Another Account
We all know that one friend who loves using our Amazon Prime account. But now, you can easily sign in to their device without having to share your password, thanks to the passkey. Here’s how it works.
1.Open the sign-in page on your friend’s computer or mobile. In our case, it’s an iPad. Enter your email address, and selectContinue.
2.Here, instead of typing the password, click onSign in with a passkey.
3.Now a QR code will be generated which you have to scan from device that has a camera and Amazon passkey for that account saved in it.
4.In our case, we are using an iPhone. After scanning the QR code, you will be asked to use the Face ID to sign in. Tap onContinueand your account will be signed in on another device.
Pro tip:Have you ever used someone else’s phone just to track an order and forgot to sign out? In that case, learninghow to sign out of Amazon on all deviceswill definitely help you in securing your account.
How to Delete Amazon Passkeys
In case you are selling/exchanging or changing your device due to any reason and want to remove the passkey from it, you can delete the passkey from the Amazon account on your browser and iPhone app. As of now, there’s no option to delete a specific passkey. Instead all passkeys will be deleted in one go.
1.Go toProfile tab > Your Account > Login & securityas explained in the previous method and tap on theEdit buttonnext to Passkey.
2.Here, you can see the number of passkeys saved. Tap onDeletenext to it.
3.A confirmation pop-up will appear with a check box, select thecheck boxand then tap onDelete.
- Will passkey work if 2FA is disabled for my account?
Passkey can be set up even if 2FA is not enabled for your Amazon account. However, we recommend using 2FA not just on Amazon but all accounts.
2.How many devices can I use as Passkeys?
As of now, you can set up Amazon passkeys on as many devices as you want. But, remember that people who can access those devices can also access your accounts easily. So only use devices that you trust as passkeys.
3.What devices and browsers support Amazon Passkey?
iPhones, iPads, and Macs or later. Safari and Chromium-based browsers such as Chrome and Edge.
Easy and Secure
Amazon Passkey is a game-changer when it comes to signing in to your account. It’s so secure that it’ll make your passwords weep in their dreams. No more struggling to remember or type in those lengthy and complex passwords. Now, all you have to do is use your fingerprint or face ID to instantly access your account. It’s like having a touch of magic but with even more awesomeness.
Ritesh Rawat
Ritesh belongs to “Devbhoomi”, the land of gods. He writes articles around tech and simplifies tech concepts for all. For him Apple Devices are the best, Messi is the GOAT and Uttarakhand means peace.
