WebAuthn and passkeys

    Overview

    WebAuthn, commonly called "passkey", is a new method of authentication for web applications. It’s a widely supported standard.

    With WebAuthn, your end users get:

    • lower friction for a better user experience

    • more security through phishing resistance

    All major browsers support it, so developers can incorporate WebAuthn into web applications without worrying about incompatibilities.

    Features Supported

    FusionAuth supports WebAuthn and passkeys, allowing you to securely authenticate users without requiring passwords.

    Example of WebAuthn prompt screen

    At this time, FusionAuth supports first factor authentication with WebAuthn. It can be configured on a per-tenant or per-application basis.

    FusionAuth supports both platform authenticators, such as Face ID and Touch ID, and cross-platform authenticators such as YubiKeys (enterprise plans only).

    Users can associate WebAuthn passkeys to increase the security of their account using account management functionality.

    Example of WebAuthn passkey screen

    Learn More

    Learn more about configuring WebAuthn in FusionAuth.

    Learn more about integrating WebAuthn into your application.

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