This tutorial will show you how to allow or deny if apps can enumerate passkeys for all users in Windows 11.
Passkeys provide a more secure and convenient method to logging into websites and apps compared to passwords. Unlike passwords, which users must remember and type, passkeys are stored as secrets on a device and can use a device's unlock mechanism (such as biometrics or a PIN). Passkeys can be used without the need for other sign-in challenges, making the authentication process faster, secure, and more convenient.
You can use passkeys with any applications or websites that support them, to create and sign in with Windows Hello. Once a passkey is created and saved with Windows Hello, you can use your device's biometrics or PIN to sign in. Alternatively, you can use a companion device (phone or tablet) to sign in.
You can choose if apps are able to enumerate (autofill) passkeys.
References:
What are passkeys and why they matter - Microsoft Support
Learn about passkeys and how they are used in Windows.
support.microsoft.com
Support for Passkeys in Windows
Learn about passkeys and how to use them on Windows devices.
learn.microsoft.com
You must be signed in as an administrator to allow or deny passkey autofill access for all apps.
Contents
- Option One: Turn On or Off All Apps Passkey Autofill Access in Settings
- Option Two: Turn On or Off All Apps Passkey Autofill Access using Command
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on Privacy & security on the left side, and click/tap on Passkeys on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Under Allow passkey autofill, turn On (default) or Off Passkey autofill access for what you want. (see screenshot below)
4 You can now close Settings if you like.
1 Open Windows Terminal (Admin), and select either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt.
2 Copy and paste the command below you want to use into Terminal (Admin), and press Enter to apply. (see screenshot below)
Turn on Passkey autofill access
SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe SetCamSystemGlobal passkeysEnumeration 1OR
Turn off Passkey autofill access
SystemSettingsAdminFlows.exe SetCamSystemGlobal passkeysEnumeration 0That's it,
Shawn Brink
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