Is there a way to disable passkeys in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2024-01-16T14:00:53+00:00

I've been using a security key (Yubikiey) for years as 2FA on several accounts. It used to work very easily, I'd type in my credentials, then simply touch the Yubikey and be logged in. Now for about a month, since a Windows update, after entering my credentials I'm prompted whether I want to use a mobile device or a security key, I need to click 'security key' and then click 'Next' before touching my Yubikey. Is there any way to have my computer or web browser default to security key or is there a way to disable passkey (mobile device) entirely?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-10-02T13:23:50+00:00

    I opened this thread months ago, and to be honest in no way does the current implementation replace or bypass passwords. I have 2FA enabled on many accounts, some ask for a code from an app, and some I've setup with a physical key (Yubikey). When signing into a a website that uses the Yubikey the login experience used to be simple: I'd submit my credentials, be prompted to touch the Yubikey, and be in. Now after submitting my credentials, I am prompted with a choice of using a mobile device with a passkey or a security key. Maybe some time in the future passkeys will be widely used and replace passwords, but the fact it's a requesting a passkey as 2FA and I've not setup a passkey on any mobile device, any web browser, or anywhere within Windows makes the additional steps to select "security key", then touch the Yubikey rather annoying. I have found that disabling the computer's Bluetooth in the BIOS prevents this, but I wish there were a simpler way. If passkeys are supposed to replace passwords they should not be used as the default 2FA method in web browsers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-02T18:11:52+00:00

    "If anyone knows how to disable the popup please reply. Thanks."

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-10-25T03:29:46+00:00

    I "X" out of it, but I hate it.

    It is an annoyance and an added unnecessary feature. It doesn't take the place of the 2FA process. I would not want that.
    I may choose to give someone the passkey to use my computer, but not want them to purchase from my Amazon account, for instance.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-05-13T18:55:09+00:00

    There is a nuclear option of disabling the Bluetooth hardware in Device Manager, this will make that dialog option go away and get your right to the security key option. This is obviously a poor work around if you need Bluetooth for anything but is working for me as while docked I don't need Bluetooth. I just re-enable the Bluetooth hardware in Device Manger if I need it as I log into sites many more times a day than I ever use Bluetooth.

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  5. SD - IA 183.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-01-19T02:31:30+00:00

    I see.

    I think this is something by design on more research - you may want to let Microsoft know your suggestions using Alt+Shift+I button in Edge.

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