How to Delete a Passkey on Apple, Windows and Android

1. Where Passkeys are Stored#

For Apple users with iOS 18+ or macOS 15+, their passkeys are now saved in the new Apple Passwords app. On devices with older operating systems, they continue to be stored in the personal Apple iCloud Keychain. While Apple and Windows 11 users can remove their passkeys in the operating system settings, Windows 10 users have to search a bit. Android users can delete their passkeys via the Google Password Manager.

In order to make the search a bit easier on all devices, we have created a guide below on how to delete passkeys.

Disclaimer: This article is as of December 3, 2024. If functions change in the future, we will update the article accordingly.

2. Delete Passkeys on Apple (iOS and macOS)#

Remove passkeys from your iOS or macOS device stored in the Apple Passwords app, iCloud Keychain or Chrome profile.

2.1 iOS#

2.1.1 Delete Passkey on iOS 18+#

For iPhones running iOS 18+, there is a different method to manage and delete your passkeys. Here is how:

1. Open the Apple Passwords app on your iPhone

2. Click on Passkeys

5. Search for the service / website and email / identifer you want to delete the passkey for and click on the entry.

   

6. Click on Edit

   

7. Click Delete

   

2.1.2 Delete Passkey on iOS 16 and 17#

For iPhones running iOS 16 to iOS 17, here’s how you can remove your passkeys:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.

2. Search for Passwords in the search bar and click on Passwords.

3. Enter your Touch ID, Face ID or passcode (depends on your device and what you have set up).

4. Search for the service / website and email / identifer you want to delete the passkey for and click on the entry.

6. Click Delete Passkey.

7. Click Delete Passkey in the pop-up.

If you own another Apple device using the same iCloud account, this passkey will be deleted there as well.

2.2 macOS#

2.2.1 Delete Passkey on macOS 15+#

For all Macs running macOS 15+, passkeys can be managed and deleted in the Apple Passwords app:

1. Open the Apple Passwords app on your Mac

2. Click on Passkeys

   

3. Search for the service / website and email / identifer you want to delete the passkey for and click on the entry.

4. Click on Edit

   

5. Click on Delete

   

2.2.2 Delete Passkey on macOS 13 and 14#

For Macs running macOS 13 to macOS 14, you can remove passkeys using the following method:

1. Go to System Settings on your MacBook or iMac.

2. Click Passwords in the sidebar.

3. Enter your Touch ID or personal password.

4. Click the info button next to the passkey you want to delete.

5. Click Edit.

6. Click Delete Passkey.

7. Click Delete Passkey in the pop-up window.

If you own another Apple device using the same iCloud account, this passkey will be deleted there as well.

2.2.3 Delete Passkey on macOS from Chrome Profile#

1. Open your Google Chrome browser settings in the top right corner. Click on Passwords and Autofill and then on Google Password Manager.

2. In the Google Password Manager, stay on the top left and click on the third menu item Settings (don't scroll down the password list in the center of the page).

3. In the Settings, search for the item Manage passkeys in your Chrome profile and click on this item.

4. A new tab opens (Settings > Autofill and passwords) where you will see a list of all passkeys stored in your Chrome profile. Look for the site for which you want to delete passkey, click on the three dots and on Delete.

5. Confirm by clicking on the Delete button in the modal.

3. Delete Passkeys on Windows#

Remove passkeys from your Windows device and Windows Hello.

3.1 Delete Passkey on Windows 10#

For deleting passkeys on Windows 10, please have a look at our dedicated blog post on removing passkeys on Windows 10.

3.2 Delete Passkey on Windows 11#

Currently, passkeys can only be deleted if you have Windows 11 (e.g., Home Build version 10.0.22521) installed and use Chrome browser version 108+. If you have the Windows 11 23H2 version, you can use the new Passkey Delete UI. (In some cases, the new UI is also already enabled for Windows 11 22H2 devices).

1. Either go to "Accounts > Passkeys" in the settings on the Windows device or search for "Passkey settings" in the search bar.

2. Search for the website where you want to delete the passkey for, e.g. "Corbado".

3. All stored passkeys for this website are displayed. Click on the three dots and "Delete passkey".

4. If you decided to delete the passkey in the previous step, you need to confirm the deletion by clicking "Delete". Afterwards the passkey is deleted (but not your account).

If you have an older version of Windows 11, you can delete your passkeys in this way.

1. Go to Settings in Chrome.

2. Search for passkey in the search bar and click on Password Manager.

3. Click on Manage passkeys.

4. Click on the dots next to the passkey you want to delete.

5. Click "Delete".

4. Delete Passkeys on Android#

Remove passkeys from your Android device and Google Password Manager.

Currently, the only way to delete your passkey is if you have Windows 11 (e.g., Home Build version 10.0.22521) installed and use Chrome browser version 108+.

1. Go to Settings in Chrome.

2. Click on Password Manager in Chrome setting.

3. Search for the website where you want to delete the passkey for, e.g. "Corbado.com" and click on the relevant entry.

4. All stored passkeys for this website are displayed. You can edit and delete the passkey.

5. If you decided to delete the passkey in the previous step, you need to confirm the deletion. Afterwards the passkeys is deleted (but not your account).

Frequently Asked Questions#

How do I delete a passkey on an iPhone running iOS 18 or later?#

On iOS 18+, open the Apple Passwords app, tap "Passkeys" and search for the service whose passkey you want to remove. Select the entry, tap "Edit" and then tap "Delete" to permanently remove the passkey from your device and any other Apple devices on the same iCloud account.

How do I delete a passkey stored in my Chrome profile on macOS?#

Open Chrome settings, go to "Passwords and Autofill" then "Google Password Manager" and click "Settings" in the left menu. Find "Manage passkeys in your Chrome profile," locate the relevant site in the list, click the three dots and select "Delete," then confirm in the modal.

What Windows version do I need to delete passkeys directly from system settings?#

You need Windows 11, specifically the 23H2 version, to access the dedicated Passkey Delete UI under "Accounts > Passkeys" in system settings. Earlier Windows 11 builds require Chrome version 108+ and the Password Manager to delete passkeys, while Windows 10 users must follow a separate process.

Does deleting a passkey on my Mac also remove it from my iPhone?#

Yes. When you delete a passkey on any Apple device that shares the same iCloud account, the passkey is automatically removed from all other Apple devices linked to that account. This applies to both the Apple Passwords app (macOS 15+ and iOS 18+) and iCloud Keychain on older operating systems.