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Troubleshooting · Signing in

My passkey does not appear or does not work

  • 1 min read
  • SaaS · Self-hosted

Symptom

  • The system offers no passkey when you choose «Sign in with a passkey (this device)».
  • You see «This browser does not support passkeys.»
  • You see «The operation was canceled or timed out. Try again.»

Causes and fixes

CauseWhat to do
The passkey was created at another address (for example before the organization moved to a custom domain)Sign in at the old address, or create a passkey at the current one
The passkey is on another deviceUse that device, or the system option to use a nearby phone (QR code)
Old browser or restricted modeUpdate the browser; avoid private windows of browsers that do not keep passkeys
You closed the system prompt or took too longRepeat and confirm in time
USB security key not recognisedPlug it in before choosing the option and touch it when it blinks
The passkey was deleted on the device or removed from the accountSign in with another method and create a new one
Company policy blocks passkeys in the browserTalk to your helpdesk

How do I check which passkeys I have?

After signing in another way, open «Protect» › «Trusted devices»: the list shows your account's passkeys. See Manage your passkeys.

When to escalate

If you have no way to sign in, use your recovery codes or ask your helpdesk for a recovery. Never share codes or passwords with anyone who contacts you.

Error codes in this article

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