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Penn State University employees, students, and other affiliates who have registered a passkey to use for multifactor authentication (MFA).

Introduction

This article provides step-by-step instructions on signing in with your Penn State Account using a passkey stored on your mobile device. This device could be an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

NOTE: You must already have a passkey stored on your device. If you have not done so already, follow the instructions in the following KB articles based on your device type:

• MFA: Enroll a Passkey With My iPhone or iPad (synced to Apple iCloud Passwords App)
• MFA: Enroll a Passkey With My Android Phone or Tablet (synced to Google Passwords)
• MFA: Enroll a Passkey With Microsoft Authenticator App (iOS or Android)

Article Body

1. visit the website you need to sign into (example: https://accounts.psu.edu/)
   
   
2. type your username in the sign in prompt (example: abc123@psu.edu)
   
3. select Next (or press the ENTER key on your keyboard)
   
   
4. select iPhone, iPad, or Android device
   
   a QR is displayed on the screen
   
5. open the camera app on your smartphone or tablet
   
   
6. center the QR code
   
   
7. when prompted, select Sign in with a passkey
   
8. select a passkey associated with your Penn State Account (example: abc123@psu.edu)
   
   
9. select Use Selected Passkey
   
   
10. complete the requested biometric response (Face ID, Touch ID, or PIN) when prompted by your device. This is the same method you use to unlock the device.

You should now be signed into the website or application.