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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/operating-system-versions-and-passkey-compatibility'
title: 'How do OS versions impact passkey compatibility?'
description: 'Discover how different operating system versions influence passkey compatibility and readiness in your enterprise systems.'
lang: 'en'
---

# How do OS versions impact passkey compatibility?

Operating system versions are crucial in determining passkey compatibility. Here’s why:

1. **Recent OS Versions**:
    - Most modern operating systems support passkeys:
        - [iOS 15](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkeys-ios-15)+ enables passkeys in Safari and other browsers.
        - [Android](https://www.corbado.com/blog/how-to-enable-passkeys-android) 12+ supports passkeys through
          Chrome.
        - [Windows 11](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkeys-windows-11) supports passkeys via
          [Windows Hello](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/windows-hello) (requires activation).

2. **Older OS Versions**: Outdated OS versions may lack passkey support, which could limit
   adoption rates for users on older devices.

3. **Platform Authenticator Guidance**: On compatible OS versions, users are often guided
   to enable features like Touch ID, [Face ID](https://www.corbado.com/faq/is-face-id-passkey), or
   [Windows Hello](https://www.corbado.com/glossary/windows-hello) during passkey setup.

Understanding the role of OS versions allows enterprises to anticipate compatibility
issues and improve the adoption of passkeys across their user base.

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