How can I keep my passkeys secure in the Passkeys App?

Our Passkeys App by 2Stable protects your saved passkeys with the password you set when creating your vault. The password, also known as the master password, is used to securely encrypt and decrypt your data. End-to-end encryption protects the data stored on your device and backed up to your iCloud account.

Face ID and Touch ID, also known as biometric authentication, offer a convenient way to access your passkeys, but it’s important to consider who else can unlock your iPhone and your Passkeys App.

Here are a few simple ways to keep your passkeys private:

• 🔐 Keep Your App Password Private
  Choose a strong Passkeys App password that is different from your iPhone passcode. Keep it to yourself, even if you share your device with family or friends.

• 👤 Know Who Can Use Face ID or Touch ID
  Your iPhone recognizes any face or fingerprint added to the device. Your device does not link a specific face or fingerprint to a specific online account or saved passkey. If someone else’s face or fingerprint was already added before you turned on Face ID or Touch ID in the Passkeys App, they may be able to access your account using your saved passkeys.

• 📱 Use Your App Password on Shared Devices
  If you share a device with other people, such as a family Mac or iPad, keep Face ID and Touch ID access turned off in the Passkeys App. Use your master password to unlock your vault instead.

• 🛡️ Keep Biometric Access Personal
  If you prefer using Face ID or Touch ID in the Passkeys App, keep your iPhone passcode private and make sure only your own face or fingerprints are enrolled. Anyone who knows your passcode can add their own face or fingerprint, triggering a security check for access on Passkeys App. You can manage these under Settings → Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode.

• 🗝️ Keep a Safe Copy of Your Password
  Store your Passkeys App password somewhere secure that only you can access. You may need it to restore your vault or when Face ID or Touch ID is unavailable.

Keeping access to your Passkeys App private helps you enjoy quick, simple logins while staying in control of who can use your saved passkeys.

ℹ️ What is a security check for access on the Passkeys App? Since phones are often shared with family or friends, the Passkeys App adds an extra layer of protection. If a face or fingerprint is added, changed, or removed on your device, the app will ask for your master password before allowing Face ID or Touch ID again. Once you enter it, you can use biometrics again.