How to Set Up Passkeys on Amazon

Amazon has recently introduced passkey support for 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.

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

Passkeys offer several benefits over traditional passwords and two-factor authentication methods:

• More Secure: Passkeys are safer than passwords against security threats like phishing because they are stored on your device locally and not on a server, making them immune to data breaches.
• More Convenient: No need to remember or type in passwords. Simply verify your identity using biometrics like Face ID or Touch ID to quickly sign in just like you do to unlock your phone.
• Easier to Manage: You can conveniently update and secure your passkeys right from your Amazon account settings.

How to Set up Amazon Passkey on iPhone

Amazon has added passkey support to iPhone and web browsers. This is how you can set up Amazon passkeys on your iPhone:

1. Open the Amazon app on your iPhone, and navigate to the hamburger button (three horizontal lines) > Account > Login & Security.

2. In Login & Security, tap on the Set up button next to Passkey and then on Set up under the Passkey section.

3. Now a pop-up will appear to save the passkey to your device. Tap on Continue and 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 using third-party password managers, the previous step will be slightly different for you. In the pop-up, tap on “Open Password Options”, select iPhone, iPad, or Android device, and then tap Continue.

How to Set up Amazon Passkey on Web Browsers

As of now, only Safari and Chromium-based browsers like Microsoft Edge and Google Chrome support setting up passkeys for Amazon. Here's how you can set it up:

1. Login to your Amazon account and click on Your Account & Lists in the upper-left corner.

2. Here, select Login & Security.

3. Now you will find the Set up button next to Passkey. Click on it.

4. Again, click on Set up on this page.

5. A pop-up will appear to save the passkey to your device. You can 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 the Amazon app login page on the browser, enter your email address or phone number, and click on Continue.

2. You'll find the option Sign 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

You can easily sign in to someone else's device without sharing your password, thanks to passkeys. Here's how it works:

1. Open the sign-in page on your friend's computer or mobile. Enter your email address and select Continue.

2. Here, instead of typing the password, click on Sign in with a passkey.

3. Now a QR code will be generated which you have to scan from a device that has a camera and Amazon passkey for that account saved in it.

4. After scanning the QR code, you will be asked to use the Face ID or other biometric method you set up for the passkey. Tap on Continue, and your account will be signed in on another device.

How to Delete Amazon Passkeys

In case you want to remove the passkey from your device, 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 to Profile tab > Your Account > Login & Security, and tap on the Edit button next to Passkey.

2. Here, you can see the number of passkeys saved. Tap on Delete next to it.

3. A confirmation pop-up will appear with a check box, select the check box and then tap on Delete.

Amazon Passkey is a game-changer when it comes to signing in to your account. It's secure, convenient, and eliminates the need to remember or type in passwords. With the use of biometric authentication, you can access your Amazon account quickly and securely. Set up passkeys on your devices today and experience the ease and security it provides.