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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/performance-load-testing-passkeys'
title: 'How do you conduct performance & load tests for passkeys?'
description: 'Learn how to perform effective performance and load testing for passkeys to ensure scalability and reliability in enterprise environments.'
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keywords: 'performance testing passkeys, load testing passkeys'
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# How do you conduct performance & load tests for passkeys?

## How Do You Conduct Performance and Load Testing for Passkeys?

Performance and [load testing](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-performance-testing) are essential to ensure
that passkey systems can handle high authentication volumes and maintain reliability under
stress.

> Read our in-depth technical article on
> [performance testing](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-performance-testing) for passkeys.

Here’s how to conduct these tests:

### 1. Establish a Baseline

- **Historical Data Analysis:** Use login data to identify peak usage patterns, such as
  the maximum number of authentications per second.
- **Capacity Target:** Set a baseline by multiplying the peak load by a factor (e.g., 3x)
  to account for unexpected traffic surges.

### 2. Simulate Real-World Conditions

- **User Behavior:** Create scripts that replicate common user actions, such as passkey
  registration, authentication, and fallback scenarios.
- **Concurrent Sessions:** Test the system with multiple simultaneous authentications to
  simulate peak usage.

### 3. Leverage Load Testing Tools

- **Specialized Plugins:** Use tools like JMeter or K6 with WebAuthn plugins to simulate
  passkey flows.
- **Automation Frameworks:** Integrate these tools into your CI/CD pipelines for
  continuous performance monitoring.

### 4. Monitor Key Metrics

- **Response Times:** Measure the time taken to complete authentication or registration
  requests.
- **Throughput:** Track the number of successful authentications per second.
- **Error Rates:** Identify failure points and ensure they remain below acceptable
  thresholds.

### 5. Validate Scalability

- **Database Optimization:** Ensure backend systems can handle increased loads without
  performance degradation.
- **Load Balancing:** Test the efficiency of load balancers in distributing authentication
  requests.

### 6. Simulate Edge Cases

- **Network Variability:** Test under poor connectivity, such as slow or intermittent
  networks.
- **Stress Testing:** Push the system beyond expected limits to identify breaking points.

### 7. Iterate and Optimize

- **Identify Bottlenecks:** Analyze results to pinpoint areas needing improvement, such as
  database queries or API calls.
- **Retest:** Repeat testing after optimizations to confirm improvements.

By conducting comprehensive performance and
[load testing](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-performance-testing), enterprises can ensure their passkey
systems remain reliable, scalable, and efficient, even during high-demand scenarios.

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