The End Of Passwords? How To Set Up Apple Passkeys

[@richard9827]

FINALLY someone who explained passkey in a way that I can understand. Thank you. I will begin using now 😊

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Glad it was helpful Richard!

[@vincenthernandez3009]

HI Ellyn I just discovered your channel and WOW I'm addicted to your helpful video's. Thank you so much.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Welcome Vincent!! I’m so glad you’re finding the videos helpful.

[@Tailsnpaws]

Hello Ellen. I just wanted to thank you for making videos that are not only understandable, but actually work. Liked and subscribed. One request… keep ‘em coming please.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks for subbing John! I appreciate your kind words!

[@narendraagrawal554]

Can you kindly Recommend .. simple easy to understand 200 page size essentials ..iPhone 14 ..user practical guide .. will highly appreciate information

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Narendra, here’s a link to the iPhone user guide by Apple support.apple.com/guide/iphone/welcome/ios Hope it helps.

[@Teresa-K]

Hi Ellen, You make it simple. I had some reservations, but you have pointed out it’s two factor authentication. You have to have Face ID and security code. Thanks for the presentation and all your hard work to bring us helpful tutorials. Kindness, Teresa

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I’m so happy you find them helpful Teresa! Thanks for your kind words!

[@nickt2159]

I have been trying to set up passkeys for some time but have always been frustrated with the instructions. You made it so straightforward.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thank you so much!😊

[@narendraagrawal554]

Ellen …congratulations for superb.simple and very basics …in understandable presentation …keep me updated new videos …Thank you

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thank you Narendra! Will do! Thanks for watching!

[@ikezunzunia4792]

Ellyn - Very easy explanation of passkey set up - in a most simplistic way. Thank you.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're very welcome! Thank you for watching.

[@robinsebastian6125]

Excellent explanation.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Glad you think so! Thank you!😊

[@barbarahelling292]

Can you explain how to set up PassKey on Windows11? I have Apple phone,tablet and watch, but my laptop is Windows 11. Thank you Ellen for explaining this technology to us seniors. Barbara

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Sorry Barbara I only use Apple devices.

[@iankastelic5146]

Thank you! Great vid!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching.

[@terrytas13]

Ellen, super helpful video. I searched endlessly online on notable tech websites including Apple's (usually) good documentation but couldn't find a way to set up a Passkey. Happy to have found your video! Thank you for the help!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks so much Terry! I’m glad the video was helpful.

[@evanlee6546]

Hi - this is a helpful video, but what happens if you lose your iPhone/iPad? Is it a hassle? Especially since - in the case of the iPhone, you'll no longer have access to that phone's registered number...

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks for the question Evan. Here’s Apple’s answer…..Within a device family, passkeys are synced to whatever cloud storage method your device uses, such as iCloud Keychain on Mac and iPhone or Google Password Manager on Android and ChromeOS, so if you lose your device, they should be stored there, and you should be able to restore your passkeys to a new device.

[@flossyflue4305]

Wow that is very sophisticated. Thank you for the video.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome Flossy!

[@laurasoftheart]

Hi Ellen, thanks for this video. As usual you explain everything and make everything so easy to understand. I have two ipads with touch Id and an iPhone that uses face Id. Gosh how I miss the button.. Ipad thumbprints always work flawlessly. Face Id is a whole different experience. Maybe works half the time. I wind up having to put in my passcode. It’s so annoying. So using face Id with passkeys on different sites using my phone will not improve my experience. 😢

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Laura! Well let’s try and sort out your FaceID issues! Im doing a live Q&A this afternoon. If you’re on my email list you should have received a notification. If not you can check out the replay when it’s posted. I’m going to answer a question on FaceID that may help you out. Thanks as always for watching and commenting.

[@patprill3499]

Easy to understand very clear

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks for watching Pat!

[@toniradloff6445]

Nice! Think I’ll switch to passkey! Seems a lot easier! Thxs Ellen!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Agree Toni! So much easier! Looking forward to when it available everywhere.

[@CaliAndrew18]

good work explaining. looking for more info. can I use passkeys on ios when accessing my Gmail app? what about outlook?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You would need to check with your google account and Outlook. More and more apps are allowing Passkeys.

[@JamesZerf]

Thanks for all your help!!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

My pleasure James! Thank you for watching.

[@janeyaustinor4718]

THX ELLEN. I like it.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're welcome Janey! Thanks for watching.😊

[@RonnieGreher]

Would the Best Buy app work with the passkey created on the website? I have seen many videos and news stories on the topic of passkeys, and had absolutely no idea of what they were and how they work. Thanks for finally helping to understand this Ellen.  sure didn’t do anything to help me out here

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Ronnie! Yes I believe the app should work just fine. If you give it a try let us know! I appreciate your kind words.

[@gedhart9311]

thanks Ellen been waiting for this yourgreat ged

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Great to hear Ged! Thanks for watching.

[@CaliAndrew18]

okay, thanks. what should I do with my current list of passwords in Keychain? delete them all and start over with Passkeys?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I would not do that! Hang onto your passwords!

[@EElgar1857]

Requires Safari, right? I don't really like it, and use other browsers. But thanks for the tutorial!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks for watching!

[@marksteddom6941]

This should be great in the future. Do you know if Amazon has this? I couldn’t find where to set it up. Let us know if Amazon has this feature. Thanks!!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hey Mark! I don’t think Amazon has implemented it yet. It seems to be slowly catching on.

[@marksteddom6941]

@@EllensTipsForiOS , very good. Thanks for replying.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome Mark.

[@ernestkooistra1559]

Thank you!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're welcome Ernest! Thanks for watching.

[@ynwa6d]

thanks, greetings from Portugal.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You’re welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@callmeNeno]

Awesome 👏 tutorial

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks Neno!

[@javtimestwo]

This subject is new to me. I didn't know this technology was out there and already available. Not sure how I would apply it myself but maybe I can when other website offer the passkey option. Keep up the great work 👏🏽

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Thanks Jav! I appreciate you always taking the time to watch and comment.

[@minimorse01]

Thank you, Ellen, for this navigation tool in setting up Passkeys. I have about six of them functioning but did not know that was the name. My credit union was one of the first that I set up and They must have walked me through it. The USPS app is setup with Passkey. CVS pharmacy passkey is functional. Yippee 😊

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

That’s so great to hear minimorse01! Thanks for watching and updating us on where you using Passkeys.

[@flossyflue4305]

Hellen is passkeys instead of, or as well as passwords and also is this only in America?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I thought PassKeys would take the place of Passwords but that hasn’t happened so far. I believe Passkeys are everywhere.

[@Itsme-vo4fx]

What’s the difference between using Apple Passkey or Touch I.D. ? I don’t need a password when I sign in to my bank or other sites using Touch I.D.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

If you’re using TouchID it’s still associated with a password. If your Touch ID fails then your backup is the password. Passkey is not a password. Nobody can steal it. Hope that helps.

[@ScottJones-ql6kx]

Hi Ellen, Great explanation of the Apple Password system. I have been using Apple products for decades (SE30), and so I have tons of passwords, some old, some new, most should be updated/changed. Are you aware of any way to bring the whole pile of them up to date.. or change them all? Is there a strategy that makes sense? Thanks

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Scott, I wish there was a simple strategy. I’m in the same situation and I use 1Password to manage all my passwords. I try to go in every once in awhile and delete things I’m no longer using and update passwords periodically. It can be mind boggling. Good luck.🍀

[@ladyhollman9534]

Nice! Can’t wait for my bank to get on board. Gets tiresome changing passwords ….

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You and me both Lady Hollman! Thanks for watching.

[@cartavila3832]

Thank you 😍

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're welcome Carter!😊

[@sbeckas]

Ellen, I have an iPad mini with Touch ID and an older iPad Pro without Touch ID -what are my options for the non-biometric device?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Both of your devices will work with Passkeys. Does the iPad Pro use Face ID? Thanks for the question.

[@sbeckas]

@@EllensTipsForiOS I just assumed if it didn't offer Touch ID it would not offer Face ID - no it has neither

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

What iPad Pro do you have. It either has touchID or FaceID.

[@BrainFester]

Am I seeing this right that we still need a PIN sent to our phones even with passkeys?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Just makes it more secure! You don’t need to remember a password.

[@joegerman]

Hi Ellen, Thank you for a very helpful video. Can I ask what screen recording program you are using? (Also, are you using the free or paid version) Thanks!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Joe! I use Screenflow. It’s a paid version.

[@charlesdup6803]

I have a iPhone and a Ipad. For the longest time they sync to each other an mirrored changes one one with the other. Recently with the last update I have found they do not sync with each other. What am I doing wrong? Both have been updated to latest ios 16.6.

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I’m not really sure Charles? What isn’t being mirrored are we talking about Passwords?? Give me more information so I might be able to help. It also could be the update maybe it will be corrected when the next update is available. I haven’t had issues though.

[@bevintx5440]

What happens if you do delete all the passkeys? Does your old password take effect again, or what? Also what happens if your email address changes? Do you have to delete the passkeys for all passkey sites and recreate them?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Great questions. If you delete your Passkeys you would need to reset like a password. If your email address changes it would work the same as if you lost your password. If they can’t send you an email to reset it would be a problem.

[@bevintx5440]

@@EllensTipsForiOS Thanks. And also thanks for the clearest video that I’ve seen on this topic.

[@Linda-y4v7n]

What type of pass key do you use?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I have a pass key for Best Buy and one for LL Bean. I manage my passwords with 1Password. It’s a third party app. But you could use Key Chain as well.

[@faengelm]

Please update for iOS 17

[@RobertHempazPhDTrichometry]

Why then R entities pushing physical key-fob(s) if enabling “passkeys” locally requires a corresponding enabling at the back office landing site? 😮 4:29

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Not really sure Robert. But many websites are allowing the use of Passkeys.

[@cartavila3832]

Hi ma'am i'm having problem activating my recovery contact because everytime i add/send my recovery contact for example my sister she can't accept the request because the link is asking for a passcode of my iphone then after she input my passcode it says wrong passcode even though my passcode is correct. sorry for my english. i hope you could help me ma'am. thanks

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hey Carter! Are your sure it’s not asking for her passcode?? Remember you must also have two factor authentication turned on. I’m not really sure what the problem could be. It’s pretty straightforward.

[@cartavila3832]

@@EllensTipsForiOS Hi, she said it asking both of our passcode, but when she tries to enter my passcode it says wrong passcode. I don't know why. Also our authentication factor are turned on. Im having difficulty adding my sister as my recovery contact 😌

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

I can’t find anything where she would need your passcode. You may have to reach out to Apple for further help. Sorry!

[@cartavila3832]

@@EllensTipsForiOS Thank you ma'am, I'll try to contact apple customer service. 🙂

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

@Carter I hope you’ll come back and share the answer in case others are having the same problem. Thanks!

[@kofther1344]

It’s taking companies forever to move to passkeys 😢

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

It sure is!

[@tonycornetta]

First off, thanks for the great tutorial. Secondly, I was surprised when I saw you logging into Best Buy’s website and for two factor authentication you had to put in a pin code because I was hoping Passkeys would replace that as well. I mean if certain websites send you those pin codes via text message then that’s a weak point I would think since, for example, some people can be tricked into giving out that code to someone over the phone. I bring that up because I recently saw that in a news story, kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKWZhnd3jteZb6s So I guess the best combination would be what Passkeys and a hardware security key like YubiKey (where you don’t have to enter any pin codes, just touch the connected YubiKey, assuming the website offers that feature)?

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

Hi Tony! Thanks for the thoughtful comment. Yes if using Apple’s Passkeys you must have two factor authentication turned on. It’s supposed to keep you secure. Here’s what Apple says about it: “A passkey is a cryptographic entity that’s not visible to you, and it’s used in place of a password. A passkey consists of a key pair, which-compared to a password-profoundly improves security. One key is public, registered with the website or app you’re using. The other key is private, held only by your devices. Through the use of powerful, industry-standard cryptography techniques, this key pair helps ensure a strong, private relationship between your devices and the website or app”. Hope that helps.

[@MichelleBarthelemy-k6f]

Thanks for this great tutorial. Very well done!

[@EllensTipsForiOS]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!