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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/main-integration-options-passkeys'
title: 'What are the main integration options for passkeys?'
description: 'Discover the four main integration options for passkeys, including benefits, challenges, and use cases for enterprise systems.'
lang: 'en'
keywords: 'passkey integration options'
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# What are the main integration options for passkeys?

## Main Passkey Integration Options

_We recently published about passkey integration options for enterprises that provides
more insights about the pros, cons and adoption impact of the passkey integration. You can
[download the passkey integration whitepaper for free](https://www.corbado.com/passkeys/integration)._

Passkeys can be integrated into enterprise authentication systems using four primary
methods, each with distinct benefits and challenges:

### 1. Passkey Button Approach

Adds a "Continue with Passkey" button to the login screen.

- **Benefits:** Simple implementation, maintains existing login flow.
- **Challenges:** May result in lower passkey usage as it requires user action.
- **Example:** Australia's myGov portal.

### 2. Identifier-First Approach

Users enter their email/username first. The system checks for a registered passkey and
prompts for [biometric authentication](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkeys-biometric-authentication) if
available.

- **Benefits:** Seamless UX, higher adoption rates, reduced
  [SMS OTP costs](https://www.corbado.com/blog/introducing-passkeys-large-scale-overview/why-are-sms-otps-costly-for-enterprises).
- **Challenges:** Potential for
  [account enumeration risks](https://www.corbado.com/faq/mitigating-account-enumeration-risks-passkeys),
  requiring mitigation strategies like bot management.
- **Example:** Google's passkey implementation

### 3. Password + Passkey Method

Combines passkeys as a second authentication factor after password entry.

- **Benefits:** Enhanced security and gradual
  [user transition](https://www.corbado.com/blog/user-transition-passkeys-conditional-ui).
- **Challenges:** Additional steps may increase friction.

### 4. Cross-Device Authentication (CDA) First

Supports passkey usage via mobile devices or security keys for cross-device
authentication.

- **Benefits:** Enables passkey usage on non-supportive devices.
- **Challenges:** Increased technical complexity and user education requirements.

Choose the method that best aligns with your enterprise’s security and user experience
objectives.

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