With a passkey you sign in without a password. That works on iCloud.com too, in any modern browser and on any computer. You confirm the sign-in with Face ID or Touch ID on your iPhone or iPad. Here's how.
What is a passkey?
A passkey replaces your password. A secret key stays on your device and is never sent anywhere. You confirm with your face, fingerprint or passcode. A passkey can't be guessed and doesn't work on a fake phishing site. Apple automatically creates a passkey for your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) on devices running a recent version of iOS, iPadOS or macOS.
What you need
- An iPhone or iPad running iOS 17 / iPadOS 17 or later, signed in with your Apple Account.
- Two-factor authentication on your Apple Account.
- Bluetooth on on your iPhone and, if possible, on the computer, so your phone can confirm it's nearby.
- A modern browser such as Edge, Chrome, Firefox or Safari.
Sign in to iCloud.com with a passkey
- Go to icloud.com and click Sign In.
- Enter only your Apple Account email address or phone number.
- Choose Sign in with passkey (or a similar button, the exact wording can vary).
- A QR code appears on your screen.
- Scan the code with your iPhone or iPad camera.
- Tap Sign in with passkey on your iPhone and confirm with Face ID or Touch ID.
You're now signed in without typing a password.
On a Mac or iPhone itself
Using Safari on a Mac, iPhone or iPad signed in with the same Apple Account? Then you don't need a QR code. You confirm right away with Touch ID, Face ID or your passcode.
Tips
- Signing in on a shared or public computer? Choose not to trust the browser and sign out afterwards.
- Not working? Check that Bluetooth is on and your iPhone is up to date. You can always fall back to your password and a verification code.
- You can use a passkey instead of a password for your Microsoft account too.
Also see use Apple passwords on Windows and go passwordless with your Microsoft account.
Nederlandstalige versie: Aanmelden op iCloud.com met een passkey, in elke browser