Passkeys are supported on most modern devices and browsers. In fact, 95% of iOS and Android devices are now passkey-ready.¹ If your device doesn't meet the requirements below, please reach out to Member Services at 844.373.6979.²
PC Operating Systems
The core software on a PC device that manages how everything functions
Operating System | Passkey Compatibility | Notes |
Windows 10/11 (23H2+) | ✅ Compatible | Passkey Support - Windows 10/11
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macOS 13+ | ✅ Compatible | Passkey Support - macOS 13+ |
Linux | ⚠️ Limited | Linux uses PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) to integrate passkey support into system authentication.
Passkeys can be stored in hardware devices (like YubiKeys) or software (like BitWarden or KeePassXC).
*No native passkey management |
ChromeOS | ✅ Compatible | Passkey Support - ChromeOS
*Version 109 and above |
Older Windows/macOS versions | ❌ Not Fully Compatible | May lack browser or OS-level support for passkeys |
Mobile Operating Systems
The core software on a mobile device that manages how everything functions
Operating System | Passkey Compatibility | Notes |
iOS 16+ | ✅ Compatible | iOS 16+ (full compatibility) Passkey support
*Safari, Chrome, Edge, Firefox; supports iOS apps |
Android 9+ | ✅ Compatible | Android 9+ Passkey Support
*Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Samsung Internet; supports Android apps
*Only when using the Credential Manager API. |
HarmonyOS (Huawei) | ⚠️ Limited | HarmonyOS (Huawei) About Passkeys
*Implemented through Huawei's own User Authentication Kit and Account Kit |
KaiOS (feature phones) | ❌ Not Compatible | No support for passkeys or modern browsers |
Older iOS/Android versions | ❌ Not Compatible | Passkey support begins with iOS 15+ (limited passkey compatibility) and Android 9+ |
In summary, as long as your iPhone or Android phone is running a recent OS (iOS 16+ or Android 10+), and you have screen lock or biometric authentication enabled, you should be passkey-ready.
¹BiometricUpdate (January 16, 2025). State of passkeys 2025: passkeys move to mainstream.
²Passkey set up is also available online using a desktop, laptop or tablet computer. A valid phone number is required to register a passkey. HealthEquity offers multiple authentication options to ensure accessibility. See our HealthEquity Digital Accessibility Statement. See our Biometric Data Policy.
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