Passkeys: Setting Up an Authenticator (Device-Bound) Passkey


Before you begin, be sure you have the Microsoft Authenticator app installed on your phone and set up your DePaul MFA in it. To register for MFA, please visit this article. You will also need Bluetooth enabled on your devices (laptop and phone/tablet).

Android Devices

Note: Set up your DePaul passkey on the device that contains the Microsoft Authenticator App. This is most likely your phone, but if you primarily use the Microsoft Authenticator App on a different device (such as an tablet) please set this up on that device.

  1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator App.
  2. Tap on your DePaul account within the Authenticator app.
  3. Tap "Create a passkey".
    • Note: If you have already created a DePaul passkey, you will see the word "Passkey" in place of "Create a passkey".
  4. You will be prompted to log in with your BlueKey credentials. Log in.
  5. You will be prompted to authenticate with MFA. Approve the MFA prompt.
  6. If prompted, set up a Screen Lock.
  7. If prompted, grant settings to allow Passkey usage on device. You will need to allow MS Authenticator to use passkeys.
    • Please note that the steps to enable passkeys on your specific Android device might vary based on the make and model of your device. You may need to search for Passkey on your device settings to access the appropriate setting. If your device runs Android 14 and you can't enable Authenticator as a passkey provider, we recommend that you upgrade to Android 15 or higher. 
  8. Tap Done to complete the process. 

 

iPhone Devices

Note: Set up your DePaul passkey on the device that contains the Microsoft Authenticator App. This is most likely your phone, but if you primarily use the Microsoft Authenticator App on a different device (such as an tablet) please set this up on that device.

  1. Open the Microsoft Authenticator App.
  2. Tap on your DePaul account within the Authenticator app.
  3. Tap "Create a passkey". 
     
    • Note: If you have already created a DePaul passkey, you will see the word "Passkey" in place of "Create a passkey".
  4. You will be prompted to log in with your BlueKey credentials. Log in.
  5. You will be prompted to authenticate with MFA. Approve the MFA prompt.
  6. If prompted, set up a Screen Lock.
  7. If prompted, grant settings to allow Passkey usage on device; you can do this by tapping on "Settings". You will need to allow MS Authenticator to use passkeys.
    1. On your iOS 18 device, go to Settings -> General -> Autofill & Passwords. If you are using an iOS 17 device, go to Settings -> Passwords -> Password Options instead. Regardless of iOS version, make sure that AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys is turned on. Under Autofill From, make sure that Authenticator is selected. Please note: in order to provide a seamless login experience; you may need to deselect other options if you have more than three.
  8. After you return to the Authenticator, tap "Done". Then you can see Passkey added as a sign-in method for your account.