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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/key-metrics-passkey-implementation-success'
title: 'What are key metrics to measure passkey success?'
description: 'Discover the essential metrics for evaluating the success of a passkey implementation, including adoption rates and cost savings.'
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keywords: 'passkey success metrics, enterprise authentication metrics'
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# What are key metrics to measure passkey success?

## What Are the Key Metrics to Measure the Success of a Passkey Implementation?

Measuring the success of a passkey implementation requires tracking specific metrics that
reflect user adoption, operational efficiency, and return on investment (ROI). These
metrics help organizations evaluate the impact of passkeys on security, user experience,
and costs.

### Key Metrics to Monitor

1. **Adoption Rate:**
    - Percentage of users who have activated passkeys for their accounts.
    - Indicates user acceptance and engagement with the technology.
    - Track trends over time to assess the effectiveness of onboarding efforts.

2. **Login Success Rate:**
    - Measure how often users successfully log in using passkeys compared to other
      methods.
    - A higher success rate demonstrates ease of use and reliability.

3. **Reduction in Password Resets:**
    - Track the number of
      [password reset](https://www.corbado.com/blog/password-reset-increase-customer-retention) requests before
      and after passkey implementation.
    - A decrease highlights improved user experience and reduced support costs.

4. **Cost Savings:**
    - Evaluate savings from reduced reliance on SMS OTPs and fewer account recovery
      requests.
    - Calculate ROI by comparing these savings against implementation costs.

5. **Security Incident Reduction:**
    - Monitor the frequency of [phishing](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/phishing), account takeovers, or
      [credential stuffing](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/credential-stuffing) attacks.
    - A significant reduction indicates the effectiveness of passkeys in enhancing
      security.

6. **User Feedback and Satisfaction:**
    - Collect user feedback on the passkey experience through surveys or support
      interactions.
    - Positive feedback suggests higher satisfaction and trust in the system.

7. **Time-to-Authentication:**
    - Measure the time it takes for users to log in using passkeys compared to traditional
      methods.
    - Faster authentication improves overall user experience.

### Why These Metrics Matter

By monitoring these metrics, organizations can:

- Identify areas for improvement in user education and onboarding.
- Demonstrate the tangible benefits of passkeys to
  [stakeholders](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkeys-stakeholder).
- Ensure the passkey system delivers on its promises of security, efficiency, and user
  satisfaction.

Regularly analyzing these metrics provides actionable insights to optimize your passkey
implementation and drive success.

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