Passkey is the most secure multi-factor authentication method known as phishing-resistant MFA. These instructions will guide you on how to set up synced passkey on an iPhone to protect your account from bad actors. You will need a computer plus your phone to complete the process. Also, Bluetooth needs to be enabled on both computer and phone for passkey to work properly.
1. First, enable iCloud Keychain syncing and turn on AutoFill Passwords and Passkeys on your iPhone
| Settings > Your Name (top of screen) > iCloud > Passwords > Sync this iPhone (toggle on) |
| Settings > General > AutoFill & Passwords > AutoFill Passwords and Passkey (toggle on) |
2. On your computer, open a web browser and go to https://aka.ms/mfasetup
3. Log in with your BSU credentials
4. Click the + Add sign-in method button and select Passkey
5. Click Next, Change, and select iPhone, iPad, or Android device
6. Once the QR code appears, use your phone camera to scan it, tap Save a passkey, Save in Passwords, and tap Add Passkey
7. You can leave the default name as iCloud Keychain, click Next, and click Done
Please contact the IT Service Center itsupport@bridgew.edu or (508) 531-2555 if you have any questions.