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Setup & Management Of Passkeys

Updated over a week ago

Passkeys are the core of secure, passwordless authentication for your Send account

This guide explains how passkeys are created, where they’re stored, and how to manage them effectively.

How Passkeys Are Created on Send

When you sign up for Send, the app prompts you to register a passkey. The process is seamless and secure:

  1. Device prompts for biometric or screen lock (e.g., Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN).

  2. Your passkey is your key — a secure credential is created and stored only on your device (not with Send).

  3. Send registers your authentication without ever having access to your actual key

Where Is Your Passkey Stored?

Send uses platform-native credential managers to store your passkey securely. Here's where it's automatically saved:

Devices

Where It's Stored

Android

Google Password Manager (synced via Google Account)

iOS

iCloud Keychain (synced across Apple devices)

Windows

Windows Hello / Microsoft Authenticator (depending on setup)

These systems ensure your passkey is encrypted and accessible only with your biometric or screen lock authentication.

Google Password Manager:- passwords.google.com

Managing Your Passkey

✅ Do’s:

  • Enable Google/iCloud sync to make your passkey available across devices.

  • Use biometric authentication for enhanced security.

  • Register passkey on multiple devices if possible.

❌ Don’ts:

  • Don’t factory reset your device without syncing/backing up your passkey.

  • Don’t share your device passcode or unlock method with anyone.

  • Don’t assume passkeys automatically transfer to a new device without cloud sync enabled.

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