Important: Google passkey support has replaced built-in security keys. Passkeys provide the same level of security as built-in security keys. Built-in Android security keys were automatically upgraded to passkeys. Learn more about passkeys.
In April 2024, or soon after, built-in iPhone security keys that use the Google Smart Lock app will be removed from Google Accounts. When this happens, you will not be able to use your built-in iPhone security key to sign in. To make sure you can continue to sign in, take at least one of the following actions:
- Create a passkey on your iPhone
- Add a hardware security key
- Add recovery info and more ways to sign in
Tips:
- If you previously helped enable an iPhone's built-in security key for your child's Google Account, you can help them set up a passkey in their Google Account settings on their iPhone.
- If you’re a Google Workspace administrator, you can refer to instructions sent to your email on June 5, 2023. Learn how to enable passkeys for Workspace accounts.
- If you’re enrolled in the Advanced Protection Program, you must create a passkey on your iPhone or add a hardware security key to your account. If you choose not to take either of these steps, you can unenroll from Advanced Protection.
You can set up your phone’s built-in security key to safely sign in on devices running current versions of Chrome OS, iOS, macOS, and Windows. This helps protect your account from hackers, even if they’ve stolen info like your password.
When there's an attempt to sign in to your account, Google can check whether there's a Bluetooth signal between that device and your phone’s built-in security key. This Bluetooth check assures Google that you and your phone are physically present and that the sign-in attempt isn’t coming from someone else in a different location.
Set up your phone’s built-in security key
To set up your built-in security key, you need an Android phone running Android 7.0+. Learn how to check and update your Android version.
If your phone is eligible, Google will automatically use your phone’s built-in security key for additional protection when you sign in to new devices.
- Turn on 2-Step Verification and choose a second verification step.
- If you already use 2-Step Verification, go to the next step.
- On your Android phone, go to myaccount.google.com/security.
- Under "How you sign in to Google," select Passkeys and security keys. You might need to sign in.
- At the bottom left, tap Add security key.
- Select your Android phone
Add. You should find a confirmation that your phone was added as a security key.
Add. You should find a confirmation that your phone was added as a security key.Use your phone's built-in key to sign in to new devices
- Make sure Bluetooth is turned on for both devices.
- Sign in on the new device:
- On a computer or Chromebook, sign in to your Google Account using a supported browser, like Chrome.
- On an iPhone or iPad, sign in to your Google Account using the Smart Lock app.
- Check your Android phone for a notification.
- Double-tap the "Are you trying to sign in?" notification.
- Follow the instructions to confirm it’s you signing in.
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