Passkey Authentication

Passkey authentication is fully local-first and the most secure of the auth methods that Jazz provides because keys are managed by the device/operating system itself.

#How it works

Passkey authentication is based on the Web Authentication API and uses familiar FaceID/TouchID flows that users already know how to use.

#Key benefits

• Most secure: Keys are managed by the device/OS
• User-friendly: Uses familiar biometric verification (FaceID/TouchID)
• Cross-device: Works across devices with the same biometric authentication
• No password management: Users don't need to remember or store anything
• Wide support: Available in most modern browsers

#Implementation

#Examples

You can try passkey authentication using our passkey example or the music player demo.

#When to use Passkeys

Passkeys are ideal when:

• Security is a top priority
• You want the most user-friendly authentication experience
• You're targeting modern browsers and devices
• You want to eliminate the risk of password-based attacks

#Limitations and considerations

• Requires hardware/OS support for biometric authentication
• Not supported in older browsers (see browser support below)
• Requires a fallback method for unsupported environments

#Browser Support

Passkeys are supported in most modern browsers.

For older browsers, we recommend using passphrase authentication as a fallback.

#Additional resources

For more information about the Web Authentication API and passkeys:

• WebAuthn.io
• MDN Web Authentication API