Facebook Finally Supports Passkey Logins—But Only on Mobile for Now
Meta is taking a major step toward a password-free future with the rollout of passkey login support for Facebook users on iOS and Android. This long-awaited update allows users to sign in more securely using device-based biometric authentication or a PIN, rather than relying on traditional passwords.
According to the official announcement, passkey support for Messenger will follow in the coming months. Users will be able to use the same passkey they set up for Facebook to access Messenger, Meta Pay, and encrypted message backups once full functionality is live.
What Is a Passkey and Why Does It Matter?
A passkey is a cryptographic credential stored securely on your device. Unlike passwords, passkeys are immune to phishing, can’t be reused, and require biometric authentication or a PIN to complete a login. Major tech platforms like Google, Apple, and Microsoft have already adopted passkey standards, making Facebook one of the last major holdouts to join the movement.
“We’re entering passkey primetime,” said Rew Islam, product engineering director at Dashlane and board member of the FIDO Alliance. “Facebook is yet another domino in the passwordless movement.”
Who Gets Passkey Support — and Who Doesn’t?
For now, Facebook passkey login support is limited:
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Only select Android and iOS users will see the feature in their app settings.
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iPad and desktop/web users are excluded from this initial rollout.
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Some users may still not see the option even if they have the latest version of the app.
To check if you have access, go to:
Settings & Privacy > Settings > Accounts Center > Password and Security > Passkey
A Security Upgrade for a Platform Under Fire
The move comes as Meta continues to battle widespread phishing scams and account takeovers, which exploit users’ dependence on one-time codes and weak passwords. Last year, Facebook quietly introduced passkeys as a backup authentication method, but this new rollout places passkeys as a primary login option—a significant security milestone.
“Passkeys can’t fall prey to phishing scams,” Meta said in its announcement. “They are stored on your device, and we’ll never see, share, or store your fingerprint, face scan, or PIN.”
What’s Next for Facebook Passkeys?
Meta has not yet provided a timeline for when passkey support will expand to iPads, desktop browsers, or its web app, which ironically was the original “OG Facebook” platform. Still, the company has confirmed future plans to bring passkeys to:
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Facebook Messenger
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Meta Pay
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Encrypted message backups
Final Thoughts
Though the rollout is incomplete, Facebook’s adoption of passkeys is a major security step forward for the platform. As passwordless authentication becomes the norm, users can expect safer, simpler access to their accounts—if their device supports it.
