How to Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill in Windows 11
Want to control how your Windows 11 computer handles passkey autofill for apps? This guide shows you exactly how to turn it on or off.
What Are Passkeys?
Passkeys offer a safer sign-in method for websites and apps, replacing passwords with biometric data, such as your fingerprint or face, or a PIN. Windows 11 saves these passkeys on your device through Windows Hello. Windows Hello then uses your face, fingerprint, or PIN to sign you into websites and apps that support passkeys.
Windows can save these passkeys on your device when you use Windows Hello, a feature that uses your face, fingerprint, or PIN to sign in. Once saved, you only need one of these to log in.
How to Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill in 🪟 Windows 11
Follow these steps to turn passkey autofill on or off for apps:
Step 1 Open Settings
Click the Start menu, represented by the Windows icon in the bottom left corner of your screen, then choose Settings. Alternatively, press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings more quickly.
Step 2Go to Privacy & Security
In the Settings window, click Privacy & security on the left side menu.
Step 3Find Passkey Settings
The Passkey section appears on the right side of the settings window. Clicking the Passkey section reveals more options for managing passkeys.
Step 4Turn Passkey Autofill On or Off
You can turn passkey autofill on or off in Windows 11 through your Privacy & security settings. Look for the ‘Passkey autofill access’ option and use the toggle switch. This toggle lets you decide if apps can automatically offer to fill in your passkeys during sign-in.
Passkeys section in Windows 11 Privacy & Security Settings
Toggle Passkey autofill access on or off
Windows 11 users can now control passkey autofill for apps. This means you decide whether apps automatically offer to fill in passkeys—secure digital credentials—when you log into online services. This setting, when changed, directly impacts how you access accounts.
Why Manage Passkey Autofill?
Here’s why managing passkey autofill in Windows 11 is useful: it helps you balance convenience with security. You can choose to have faster logins by turning autofill on, or keep more control by turning it off. Passkeys themselves make signing in more secure using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of passwords.
- Passkeys make signing in easier and more secure by using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of passwords.
- You can quickly turn autofill on or off to suit your comfort and security needs.
- Allowing autofill saves time during login and helps avoid typing errors.
- Always check your settings to keep your device secure and working the way you want.
- Keep Windows updated to enjoy new security features and improvements.
Learn More
Windows 11 passkey autofill and Windows Hello features provide enhanced security for your logins. If you want to learn more about how passkeys work or how to manage Windows Hello settings for secure logins, Microsoft offers detailed guides. These resources explain the technology and help you manage your security settings effectively.
Summary
Passkeys offer a secure and convenient way to log into apps and websites using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of passwords. In Windows 11, you can turn passkey autofill on or off by going to Settings, then Privacy & security, and finding the Passkey section.
Is Microsoft autofill being discontinued?
In July 2025, the ability to autofill with Authenticator stopped. In mid-August 2025, saved personal information of users became no longer accessible in Authenticator.
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