Passkeys in Windows 11 are digital login keys that let you sign into websites and apps using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of a typed password. You can delete these saved sign-in keys directly from the Windows 11 Settings app ⚙️ whenever you no longer want a website or app to connect to your PC. Removing old login keys takes less than a minute and keeps your account list clean and up to date.
⚡ Quick Answer
Go to Settings›Accounts›Passkeys to manage your saved passkeys. Find the passkey you want to remove, click the three dots next to it, and select Delete. Deleted passkeys cannot be recovered, so ensure you have an alternative sign-in method available.
Where Are Passkeys Stored?
Passkeys are stored in two main places: your Windows system or your web browser, and knowing where they are helps you manage them.
How to Delete Passkeys in 🪟 Windows 11
You can easily delete passkeys in Windows 11 right from your system’s settings. This process removes saved login information that you no longer need. Follow these steps to find and remove your passkeys on your Windows 11 computer.
Windows 11 Accounts settings pane showing the Passkey settings tile. Find the website or app in the list.
Click the three dots (More options) next to the entry.
Select Delete.
⚠️Warning
Deleting a passkey removes your ability to sign in using that specific method. You must have your password or another recovery method ready to access your account again.
Browser-Specific Passkey Management
If a passkey isn’t in your Windows settings ⚙️, it might be saved directly in your web browser, and you’ll need to manage it there.
Disabling Persistent Passkey Prompts
You can stop seeing persistent passkey prompts by declining them on the website itself, as Windows doesn’t control these specific requests.
Syncing and Backup Management
⚠️Warning
Once you delete a passkey, it's gone for good from all your devices, and you can't recover it, so always have a backup sign-in method ready.
Summary
Passkeys offer a secure, password-free sign-in method, stored either in Windows or your browser, and deleting them requires a backup method as they can't be recovered.
How do I delete all passkeys in Windows?
You can use the Settings app in Windows to view and delete any passkeys saved locally on your device. > Delete passkey next to the passkey name.
Where are 🪟 Windows 11 passkeys stored?
Passkeys in Windows are stored either locally in the device's Trusted Platform Module (TPM) when using Windows Hello or within a third-party password manager that syncs across devices. Passkeys in Windows are stored locally in the TPM with Windows Hello or within third-party password managers.
Does 🪟 Windows 11 use passkeys?
Windows 11 now supports third-party passkey managers, meaning you're not locked into Microsoft Password Manager anymore. Passkeys are part of the FIDO standard, a newer authentication method that replaces passwords with secure, device-bound cryptographic keys.
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