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url: 'https://www.corbado.com/faq/steps-creating-passkey-user-onboarding'
title: 'What are steps for creating a passkey in user onboarding?'
description: 'Learn the step-by-step process for creating a passkey during user onboarding to ensure seamless adoption and security.'
lang: 'en'
keywords: 'passkey onboarding, user onboarding passkeys'
---

# What are steps for creating a passkey in user onboarding?

## What Are the Steps for Creating a Passkey During User Onboarding?

Creating a passkey during user onboarding is a crucial step to encourage adoption and
improve user security. Here’s a step-by-step guide to the process:

### 1. User Login or Registration

During onboarding, users log in using their existing credentials (e.g., email and
password) or register a new account.

### 2. Prompt for Passkey Creation

- After successful login or registration, prompt the user to
  [create a passkey](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-creation-best-practices).
- Display a clear message explaining the benefits of passkeys, such as enhanced security
  and ease of use.

### 3. Invoke the WebAuthn API

- Use the WebAuthn API to initiate the
  [passkey creation](https://www.corbado.com/blog/passkey-creation-best-practices) process.
- Request user consent and trigger the device’s biometric or PIN-based authentication
  system.

### 4. Generate and Store Credentials

- Upon successful authentication, the device generates a public-private key pair.
- Store the public key and [credential ID](https://www.corbado.com/blog/webauthn-user-id-userhandle) securely in
  your backend system.

### 5. Confirmation and Feedback

- Provide a confirmation message to the user, indicating that the passkey was created
  successfully.
- Optionally, guide the user on how to use the passkey for future logins.

### 6. Optional: Cross-Device Setup

- Encourage users to set up passkeys on additional devices to enable seamless cross-device
  login experiences.

## Best Practices

- Make the process intuitive and frictionless by providing clear instructions.
- Ensure compliance with WebAuthn standards for secure implementation.

This step-by-step process ensures that users can create passkeys effortlessly during
onboarding, enhancing both security and user experience.

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