passkey

[ pas-kee, pahs- ]

noun

, plural pass·keys.

1. master key.
2. skeleton key.
3. a private key.
4. a latchkey.

passkey

/ ˈpɑːsˌkiː /

noun

1. any of various keys, esp a latchkey
2. another term for master key skeleton key

Word History and Origins

Origin of passkey¹

First recorded in 1810–20; pass + key ¹

Example Sentences

"The latest tool offered by some browsers and devices is the passkey... 2FA is better than a password only, but we must be mindful of fatigue and mindlessly clicking 'approve.'"

From Salon

However, the company will encourage new users to use a PIN or another passkey.

From Washington Times

Microsoft has been building passkey support for some time, using Windows Hello and other authentication tools.

From The Verge

The term “passkey” will also be used by major players Microsoft and Google.

From The Verge

A user’s phone can store a unique FIDO-compliant passkey and will share it with a website for authentication only when the phone is unlocked.

From The Verge