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Is my phone or computer ready for Passkey?

Updated

Passkeys are supported on most modern devices and browsers. In fact, 95% of iOS and Android devices are now passkey-ready.¹ If your device doesn't meet the requirements below, please reach out to Member Services at 844.373.6979.²

The core software on a PC device that manages how everything functions

Operating System

Passkey Compatibility

Notes

Windows 10/11 (23H2+)

✅ Compatible

Passkey Support - Windows 10/11

macOS 13+

✅ Compatible

Passkey Support - macOS 13+

Linux

⚠️ Limited

Linux uses PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) to integrate passkey support into system authentication.

Passkeys can be stored in hardware devices (like YubiKeys) or software (like BitWarden or KeePassXC).

*No native passkey management

ChromeOS

✅ Compatible

Passkey Support - ChromeOS

*Version 109 and above

Older Windows/macOS versions

❌ Not Fully Compatible

May lack browser or OS-level support for passkeys

Mobile Operating Systems

The core software on a mobile device that manages how everything functions

Operating System

Passkey Compatibility

Notes

iOS 16+

✅ Compatible

iOS 16+ (full compatibility) Passkey support

*Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox; supports iOS apps

Android 9+

✅ Compatible

Android 9+ Passkey Support

*Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Samsung Internet; supports Android apps

*Only when using the Credential Manager API.

HarmonyOS (Huawei)

⚠️ Limited

HarmonyOS (Huawei) About Passkeys

*Implemented through Huawei's own User Authentication Kit and Account Kit

KaiOS (feature phones)

❌ Not Compatible

No support for passkeys or modern browsers

Older iOS/Android versions

❌ Not Compatible

Passkey support begins with iOS 15+ (limited passkey compatibility) and Android 9+

In summary, as long as your iPhone or Android phone is running a recent OS (iOS 16+ or Android 10+), and you have screen lock or biometric authentication enabled, you should be passkey-ready.


¹BiometricUpdate (January 16, 2025). State of passkeys 2025: passkeys move to mainstream.

²Passkey set up is also available online using a desktop, laptop or tablet computer. A valid phone number is required to register a passkey. HealthEquity offers multiple authentication options to ensure accessibility. See our HealthEquity Digital Accessibility Statement. See our  Biometric Data Policy.

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