Passwords are failing us
Reuse, weak choices, and massive breaches make passwords the leading cause of account compromise across the internet.
YOUR PASSWORD IS THE WEAKEST LINK
Reused, guessed, and phished every day, passwords remain the single largest cause of account takeovers. Learn why the era of the password is ending.
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News & Updates
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MAY 07, 2026BLOG
Lessons from a Year of Passwordless Adoption -
APR 22, 2026ANNOUNCEMENT
New Community Advisory Group to Broaden Passkey Awareness Worldwide -
MAR 30, 2026BLOG
Everyday Passkeys: Setting Up Your Phone, Laptop, and Browser
Passkey Readiness
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JUL 09, 2026PLATFORM SUPPORT
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and macOS — Passkeys in iCloud Keychain -
JUL 09, 2026PLATFORM SUPPORT
Google Android and Chrome — Passkeys with Google Password Manager -
JUL 09, 2026PLATFORM SUPPORT
Microsoft Windows Hello and Authenticator Passkey Support -
JUL 07, 2026STANDARD
FIDO2 and WebAuthn — The Open Standards Behind Passkeys
OUR MISSION
Get involved
A vendor-neutral movement for a passwordless future
World Passkey Day is a non-commercial public awareness initiative observed every May 7. It brings together individuals, organizations, security advocates, and technology leaders around one shared goal: accelerating the global shift away from passwords.
We believe strong security should be simple and accessible to everyone. That is why we focus purely on education — explaining why passwords fall short in today's threat landscape and how passkeys, built on open FIDO2 standards, offer a safer path forward.
MAY 7
Observed annually
FIDO2
Open standard
100%
Free & non-commercial
UNDERSTAND THE SHIFT
Why passkeys, and why now
Four reasons the world is moving beyond the password.
Phishing-resistant by design
Passkeys are bound to the website that created them, so they cannot be tricked into signing in on a fake lookalike page.
Public-key cryptography
A private key never leaves your device and no shared secret is stored on the server — there is simply nothing for attackers to steal.
Simpler for everyone
Sign in with a fingerprint, face, or device PIN. No characters to remember, no resets, and no codes to copy.
HANDS-ON
Try a passkey for yourself
Open interactive demos to feel how fast and secure passwordless sign-in really is.
Create your first passkey
Register and sign in with a passkey in under a minute using a friendly step-by-step demo.
Open demoSync across your devices
See how a passkey created on one device works seamlessly on your phone, laptop, and browser.
Open demoDeveloper & WebAuthn sandbox
Explore the WebAuthn ceremony behind passkeys with a technical playground for builders.
Open sandbox
TOOLKIT
Resources, media kit & newsletter
Everything you need to advocate for passkeys in your community or organization.
Media kit
Logos, key messages, and shareable graphics for events and social posts.
Request kitFIDO Alliance
The open industry body behind the FIDO2 standards that make passkeys possible.
Visit sitepasskeys.dev
Developer documentation and practical guidance for implementing passkeys.
Visit siteJoin the newsletter
Get passkey news, event updates, and awareness resources a few times a year. No spam, ever.
GET INVOLVED
Be part of World Passkey Day
MAY 7Observed annually worldwide
Host a talk, share a demo, update your product, or simply help one friend set up a passkey. Every action makes the internet a little safer. Mark your calendar and join a global community working toward a passwordless future.
Contact the team
CONTACT
Reach the World Passkey Day team
Questions, partnership ideas, or event plans? Send us a note and we'll get back to you.