Passkeys Explained: How to Create Passkeys for Google, Amazon, and More

Passkeys are the easier, more secure authentication method that many companies are adopting. To help you understand how to get started using passkeys at some of these companies, we’re back with the fifth post in our passkey series. Before you read on, catch up on the last four posts to learn what passkeys are, how to manage them, how they impact 2FA and MFA, and what’s the truth behind seven common passkey myths.
While any new technology can feel intimidating at first, passkeys are actually very simple to use. As more companies get on board and passkeys become mainstream, start taking advantage of the greater security they have to offer by securing common accounts you already have using with passkeys—all in just a few quick steps.
How to create a passkey for your commonly used accounts
Read on to learn how to get started using passkeys with Google, Amazon, Uber, Kayak, GitHub, and Discord.
Create a passkey for your Google account
- Sign in to your Google account if you haven’t already.
- Visit Google’s Passkeys and Security Keys page.

- Select Create a passkey.
- In the pop-up that appears, select Create a passkey.
Create a passkey for your Amazon account
- Sign in to your Amazon account (example: Amazon.com or Amazon.fr) if you haven’t already.
- Hover over Account & Lists on the top right and select Account.
- Select Login & security.

- Beside Passkey, select Set up.
- Select Set up.
Create a passkey for your Uber account
- In the Uber app, go to the sign up and login page.
- Select the passkey icon (it’s a key beside a person).
- Sign up or log in to the Uber app.
- Select Create a passkey.
- Follow the prompts to finish creating a passkey.

Create a passkey for your Kayak account
- Sign in to your Kayak account if you haven’t already.
- Select your initial in the top right, then in the drop-down menu select Your account.
- Select the Account tab at the top.
- Scroll down to the Passkeys section and select Add passkeys.

- In the Sign In pop-up, select Continue.
Create a passkey for your GitHub account
- Go to the GitHub login page.
- Select Sign in with a passkey.

- To sign in with a passkey linked to your primary device, follow the prompts on your browser or platform to select a passkey that’s accessible from the device you’re using, then complete the authentication process.
To sign in with a passkey using a nearby device, follow the prompts to select a passkey on a nearby device and follow the prompts to start the authentication process. Then, on a nearby device, follow the prompts to complete the authentication process.
Create a passkey for your Discord account
- On your mobile device (see desktop instructions here), select your avatar at the bottom, then select the gear symbol at the top.
- Select Account, then Security Keys.
- Select Add. You may be asked to confirm your password or use MFA.
- Follow the prompts to save your new passkey with a password manager.
- Choose a name for the passkey, then select Finish.

Securely store passkeys in Dashlane
Dashlane makes it easy to create and store your passkeys for any site that supports passkeys.
If you’ve got the Dashlane extension, just start the passkey login process on any of those sites, and Dashlane will do the rest. Check out our videos below to see how simple it is to use passkeys on your web and mobile devices.
Create a passkey using the extension
Create a passkey on Android
Create a passkey on iOS
Why save a passkey in a password manager like Dashlane
Passkeys are more secure and easier to use than passwords. However, just like passwords, they need to be stored safely. Storing passkeys in a platform-agnostic password manager like Dashlane rather than a platform-specific one has two key benefits.
1. Improved security
Stolen credentials are involved in 83% of hacking-related breaches.
When users create passkeys for a website and save them securely in the Dashlane vault, no one can access the passkeys without the Master Password, biometric authentication, or device PIN—not even Dashlane. They’re protected by Dashlane’s patented security architecture and zero-knowledge encryption.
2. Greater ease of use
Passkeys stored in a platform-specific password manager are typically tied to that platform and device. This can limit their usability across operating systems and devices.
Dashlane works seamlessly across platforms and devices, enabling users to create and access their passkeys anywhere. It also offers a simple, cohesive user experience for creating, managing, and accessing passkeys and other sensitive data. Plus, everything can be accessed in an instant with secure biometric authentication or a PIN.
Passkeys are here to stay. Start creating them for new and existing accounts today, and save them in a password manager like Dashlane to maximize security and ease of use.
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