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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/passkey-button-approach'
title: 'What is the "Passkey Button" approach?'
description: 'Learn about the "Passkey Button" approach for integrating passkeys, including benefits, challenges, and real-world examples.'
lang: 'en'
keywords: 'passkey button approach, passkey login button'
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# What is the "Passkey Button" approach?

## What is the "Passkey Button" Approach?

The "[Passkey Button](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-login-best-practices)" approach is a method for
integrating passkeys into an existing authentication system. It adds a separate "Continue
with Passkey" button alongside existing login methods like passwords or social logins.

### User Experience

- Users select the "Continue with Passkey" button.
- They authenticate using their device's biometric system (e.g., fingerprint or face
  recognition) or a PIN.
- Users are often encouraged to [create a passkey](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-creation-best-practices)
  after logging in with their existing credentials.

### Benefits

- **Simplicity:** Easy to implement without significant changes to the existing login
  flow.
- **User Control:** Users can explicitly choose when to use passkeys, maintaining
  familiarity with current options.

### Challenges

- **Lower Passkey Usage:** Users may overlook the passkey option, reducing adoption rates.
- **Additional Step:** Requiring users to make an extra choice can add minor friction to
  the login process.

### Real-World Example

Australia’s **myGov portal** utilizes this approach, offering users the option to log in
with passkeys via a dedicated button.

This method is best suited for organizations looking to introduce passkeys without
disrupting their current authentication system while giving users the flexibility to adopt
passkeys at their own pace.

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