A passkey lets you sign in to CoolFocus the same way you unlock your computer or phone: with your fingerprint, your face, or your device PIN. There is nothing to type and nothing to remember.
Passkeys are optional. Your email and password keep working after you add one, so you can still sign in from a device that doesn't have your passkey.
Why passkeys are safer than passwords
They can't be phished. A passkey only works on the real CoolFocus sign-in page. If a fake website that looks like CoolFocus asks for it, your device refuses.
There's nothing to steal or reuse. Your passkey never leaves your device, and it is never stored on our servers. A data breach at another website can't expose it.
Your fingerprint and face stay on your device. CoolFocus never sees or stores them. Your device only confirms to us that it is really you.
Add a passkey
Sign in to CoolFocus the way you normally do.
Select your profile picture or initials in the account menu, then choose Manage account.
Open the Security tab.
Under Passkeys, select Add a passkey.
Follow your device's prompt: Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, your device PIN, or a security key.
Your passkey is now listed on the Security tab. You can rename it, for example "Work laptop", so you can tell your passkeys apart later.
Sign in with a passkey
Go to the CoolFocus sign-in page.
Select Use passkey. Your browser may also offer your passkey as soon as you click into the email field.
Confirm with your fingerprint, face, or PIN.
Signing in on a computer that doesn't have your passkey
If your passkey is saved on your phone, most browsers show a QR code when you choose Use passkey. Scan it with your phone and confirm there. Your phone needs Bluetooth turned on and must be near the computer.
You can also just sign in with your email and password as usual.
Passkeys and multi-factor authentication
A passkey replaces your password. It is not an extra step after your password. That means it does not count as multi-factor authentication (MFA).
If your organization requires MFA, you still need an authenticator app, text message codes, or backup codes set up, even if you sign in with a passkey. See Multi-factor authentication (MFA).
Remove a passkey
If you replace or lose a device, remove its passkey so it can no longer be used to sign in:
Go to Manage account → Security → Passkeys.
Open the menu next to the passkey and choose Remove.
If you lose a device, it's also a good idea to sign that device out. See Staying Signed In: Sessions, Signing Out, and Active Devices.
Common questions
Can I have more than one passkey?
Yes. Add one for each device you use regularly, for example your work laptop and your phone.
Can an administrator add a passkey for me, or require passkeys?
No. You can only create a passkey yourself, on your own device. Organizations can require MFA, but they can't require passkeys.
My passkey was synced to a new phone. Does it still work?
Yes. Passkeys saved in iCloud Keychain, Google Password Manager, or a password manager such as 1Password follow you to your new device automatically.