Setting up Passkeys

  • Updated on Jan 5, 2026
  • Published on Jan 4, 2026
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What Are Passkeys?

Passkeys are a simpler, more secure way to sign in, without using a password.

Instead of typing and remembering passwords, you use your device to confirm it’s you, like Face/Touch ID, a fingerprint, or your device PIN. Your device securely handles the sign-in without sharing sensitive information with the website, making logins faster and better protected against phishing and stolen passwords.

Setting Up Passkeys

Using the tabs below, please select your device’s operating system, and then your desired browser. You may register a maximum of 5 passkeys to your GovDash account.

Windows Hello Requirements

In order to register a passkey with Edge or Firefox, you must first set up Windows Hello on your device (PIN, face, or fingerprint authentication). For more information on setting up Windows Hello on your device, please visit Microsoft’s support article here.

Registering Passkeys in GovDash on Windows

Navigate to https://dashboard-transition.govdash.us/settings/passkeys to begin registering your passkeys. Please follow the steps below based on your browser of choice.

Google Chrome

  1. From the Passkeys menu in GovDash, select Add Passkey in the top right-hand corner.

  2. Provide a name for your passkey, if desired, then click Continue.

  3. If you’re signed into Google Chrome with your Google account, you may create a passkey and save it to your Google Password Manager within your Google account by clicking Create from the pop-up. If you’d like to choose another method of creating your passkey, click Save another way.



    1. If you’ve chosen to save your passkey to your Google Password Manager, you may be asked to create a recovery PIN if you have not previously set one up for Google Password Manager. To learn more about this recovery PIN, please visit Google’s support article here.

    2. If you’ve chosen Save another way, you will have the option to choose Windows Hello/your computer, scanning a QR code to create a passkey on another device (such as your iPhone or Android device), an external security key if you possess one, or a third party application for managing your password (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.). From the pop-up, you can select Change at the bottom of the box to switch between methods.



  4. Once you’ve selected your method and followed the prompts, your passkey will be saved to your GovDash account.

Microsoft Edge/Firefox

  1. From the Passkeys menu in GovDash, select Add Passkey in the top right-hand corner.

  2. Provide a name for your passkey, if desired, then click Continue.

  3. You will have the option to choose Windows Hello/your computer, scanning a QR code to create a passkey on another device, an external security key if you possess one, or a third party application for managing your password (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.). From the pop-up, you can select Change at the bottom of the box to switch between methods.



  4. Once you’ve selected your method and followed the prompts, your passkey will be saved to your GovDash account.

Registering Passkeys in GovDash on macOS

Navigate to https://dashboard-transition.govdash.us/settings/passkeys to begin registering your passkeys. Please follow the steps below based on your browser of choice.

Google Chrome

  1. From the Passkeys menu in GovDash, select Add Passkey in the top right-hand corner.

  2. Provide a name for your passkey, if desired, then click Continue.

  3. If you’re signed into Google Chrome with your Google account, you may create a passkey and save it to your Google Password Manager within your Google account by clicking Create from the pop-up. If you’d like to choose another method of creating your passkey, click Save another way.



    1. If you’ve chosen to save your passkey to your Google Password Manager, you may be asked to create a recovery PIN if you have not previously set one up for Google Password Manager. To learn more about this recovery PIN, please visit Google’s support article here.

    2. If you’ve chosen Save another way, you will have the option to choose iCloud Keychain, scanning a QR code to create a passkey on another device (such as your iPhone or Android device), an external security key if you possess one, or a third party application for managing your password (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.). From the pop-up, you can select Change at the bottom of the box to switch between methods.

  4. Once you’ve selected your method and followed the prompts, your passkey will be saved to your GovDash account.

Safari

  1. From the Passkeys menu in GovDash, select Add Passkey in the top right-hand corner.

  2. Provide a name for your passkey, if desired, then click Continue.

  3. You will then receive a prompt from Apple Passwords to save your passkey, which you can authenticate via Touch ID (if equipped) or your Apple ID password to save it to your account. You can also optionally choose Other Options to select other options such as security keys, other devices, or a third party application for managing your password (Bitwarden, 1Password, etc.).




  4. Once you’ve selected your method and followed the prompts, your passkey will be saved to your GovDash account.

Need Assistance?

If you need assistance with registering your passkey or are unclear on the steps you need to follow, please reach out to us at support@govdash.com and we will be glad to assist you.

Using and Managing Passkeys

Signing In

To sign in with your new passkey, from the login menu, enter your GovDash account email address and then select Sign in with Passkey. You will then be prompted to authenticate with your passkey, and then you will be signed into GovDash.

Managing your Passkeys

To remove a passkey that you’ve registered to your GovDash account, access the Passkeys page within Settings and select the icon next to your passkey to remove it.

Resetting your Passkeys

In the event that you’ve lost access to all of your passkeys and cannot login to GovDash, please reach out to support@govdash.com for assistance.

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