How do I set up a passkey to sign into my UMGC account?

A passkey allows you to sign in using your device's face recognition, fingerprint, or PIN instead of a password.

Access the MFA Setup Portal

Navigate to the Security Info Page.
- Select + Add sign-in method.
  - Select Passkey.
  - A window will appear to initiate the Passkey set up, select Next.
    - Sign in faster with your face, fingerprint, or PIN. Create a passkey to sign into your Microsoft account. No passwords, apps, or codes needed.
Follow the prompts on your device as follows:
- A QR code will appear on the screen.
  - Scan the QR code that is displayed using the camera on your smartphone.
    - For Apple devices:
      - Hover your camera over the QR code.
      - Select the yellow "Save a passkey" button that appears below the QR code.
      - Choose where you would like to save your passkey, then select "Add Passkey"
    - For Android devices:
      - Hover your camera over the QR code
      - Select the "Create a passkey" button that appears below the QR code.
      - Choose where you would like to save your passkey, then select "Create Passkey"
- If successful, a window to name your Passkey will appear on your computer screen. Name your Passkey, then select Done.
- Passkey will show as an option on your Security Info Page. Going forward, if you select Passkey as your authentication method, you may use Passkey instead of entering a username or password.

Please reach out to technical support at UMGChelp@umgc.edu, 888-360-8682, or the UMGC Help Center if you need further assistance.