How to Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill in Windows 11

This guide will help you easily turn on or off passkey autofill for apps on your Windows 11 computer.

What Are Passkeys?

Passkeys are a safer and easier way to sign in to apps and websites. Instead of typing a password, you can use your PIN, face recognition, or fingerprint. This makes signing in faster and safer.

Windows can save these passkeys on your device when you use Windows Hello. Once saved, you just need your face, fingerprint, or PIN to sign in.

How to Enable or Disable Passkey Autofill in Windows 11

Follow these simple steps to turn passkey autofill on or off for apps:

Step 1: Open Settings

Click the Start menu (Windows icon) at the bottom left of your screen. Then select Settings.

Or press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.

Step 2: Go to Privacy & Security

In the Settings window, click Privacy & security on the left side menu.

Step 3: Find Passkey Settings

On the right side, scroll down and find the Passkey section. Click it to open more options.

Step 4: Turn Passkey Autofill On or Off

Look for the Passkey autofill access option. Use the toggle switch to turn this feature on or off, depending on what you want.

Passkeys section in Windows 11 Privacy & Security Settings

Toggle Passkey autofill access on or off

That’s it! You’ve now controlled whether apps can use passkey autofill on your Windows 11 computer.

Why Manage Passkey Autofill?

• 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

If you want to learn more about passkeys and Windows Hello features, check out these helpful guides:

• How to Enable or Disable Biometrics in Windows 11
• How to Login with a PIN in Windows 11
• How to Login with Face Recognition in Windows 11
• How to Sign in with Fingerprint in Windows 11

Summary

Passkeys are a modern, secure way to sign into apps and websites using your face, fingerprint, or PIN instead of typing passwords. Windows 11 lets you control whether apps can automatically fill in your passkeys. To manage this feature, open Settings, go to Privacy & security, find the Passkey section, and toggle the Passkey autofill access option on or off based on your preference. This simple setting gives you control over your security and login experience.