I know that Apple supports passkeys on iOS devices, but I want to set up a passkey for my Apple iCloud account on my iMac via chrome and I cannot find a link to do that. Some other websites have "Create a Passkey" under their "Change password" option, but I cannot find that in my iCloud page or in my Apple Account page. It seems odd that Apple would not offer this as a log-in option. Thanks.
iMac 24″, macOS 14.6
Your iMac - being a trusted device - doesn’t need a passkey.
It’s not “accessing” your account … it’s PART OF your account.
You are already authenticated onto the device - and in doing so, the Apple Ecosystem - by correctly entering your device’s password.
When I go to icloud.com in Chrome on my desktop iMac, it asks me to sign in. It offers two options: Use a passkey (requires iOS 17 or later) or a password. Apparently I could set up a passkey on my phone or tablet, but in Chrome on the iMac it will not set up a passkey? That seems odd. Or am I missing something?
Similarly, to post here on discussions.apple, I had to sign in. In both cases, my computer being a trusted device does not eliminate the need to sign in with a password. And I have not found a way to set up a passkey instead.
Alright, I see your dilemma.
It’s that you’ve using a browser vice the “native / built-in” Settings / System Management functions of your Mac.
And yes … you DID post browser, I just didn’t absorb it. 🙄 Sorry.
FWIW, I DO login and post here running iOS 18.5 needing only a FaceID for authentication.
Let me pull out my Mac and come back.
How do i set up a passkey for my Apple iCloud acount on my iMac
