Tech Desk 
Jul 20, 2025
Facebook has introduced a passkey support for iOS and Android smartphones, making it difficult for malicious actors to access user accounts remotely.
This move is part of a broader effort to enhance online security and provide users with more convenient and secure login options, and it offers Facebook users an extra layer of protection.
Passkey logins use methods like Face ID, Touch ID, a PIN, or a physical security key to verify a user’s identity. This approach requires the user to have physical access to their phone or device.
By replacing traditional username and password combinations, passkeys offer a safer and more streamlined way to log in.
According to the Mark Zuckerberg-owned company, passkeys will be available on its messaging platform Messenger in the upcoming months, enabling users to use the same passkey across the two services.
Notably, passkeys can be used to autofill payment information when making purchases using Meta Pay.
How to setup a passkey on Facebook?
To set up a passkey, users can navigate to the new "passkey" option in "Accounts Centre" within the Settings menu on Facebook.
Once set up, users can start using their passkey to log in to Facebook on their phone.
With this feature, Facebook has joined a growing list of tech companies that have introduced passkey support, including Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, PayPal, TikTok, WhatsApp, X, and GitHub.
