{"id":243814,"date":"2025-02-02T09:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-02-02T09:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/"},"modified":"2025-02-02T09:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-02T09:29:57","slug":"keycloak-passkeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Implement Passkeys in Keycloak &#8211; A Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"336cb5b64765e27a1a6c1bb71b941f1a\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:10px 0 10px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- above content -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4830628043307652\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"5864845439\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>In recent years, the alarming frequency of leaked passwords has highlighted significant vulnerabilities in our online security practices. <strong>Password leaks<\/strong> often occur through <strong>data breaches<\/strong>, where hackers exploit weaknesses in systems to access confidential user information, resulting in millions of <strong>compromised accounts<\/strong>. Such leaks are particularly concerning as they can lead to <strong>identity theft<\/strong>, financial loss, and unauthorized access to sensitive data. For users, these incidents underscore the importance of adopting stronger security measures, such as passkeys and <strong>two-factor authentication<\/strong>, to protect their online identities and safeguard against potential threats in the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" 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ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Understanding_Passkeys_and_Their_Benefits\" >Understanding Passkeys and Their Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Setting_Up_Your_Keycloak_Environment\" >Setting Up Your Keycloak Environment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Creating_the_Required_Realm_and_Client\" >Creating the Required Realm and Client<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Configuring_Authentication_Flows\" >Configuring Authentication Flows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Implementing_Server-Side_Components\" >Implementing Server-Side Components<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Building_the_Frontend_Integration\" >Building the Frontend Integration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#User_Registration_and_Authentication_Process\" >User Registration and Authentication Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Security_Best_Practices_and_Considerations\" >Security Best Practices and Considerations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Testing_and_Troubleshooting_Your_Implementation\" >Testing and Troubleshooting Your Implementation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Can_Existing_Password-Based_Users_Be_Migrated_to_Use_Passkeys_Without_Disrupting_Service\" >Can Existing Password-Based Users Be Migrated to Use Passkeys Without Disrupting Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#How_Do_Passkeys_Work_When_Users_Need_to_Access_Keycloak_From_Multiple_Devices\" >How Do Passkeys Work When Users Need to Access Keycloak From Multiple Devices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#What_Happens_if_a_User_Loses_Their_Device_Containing_Registered_Passkeys\" >What Happens if a User Loses Their Device Containing Registered Passkeys?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Can_Passkeys_Be_Integrated_With_Legacy_Applications_That_Use_Keycloak_Authentication\" >Can Passkeys Be Integrated With Legacy Applications That Use Keycloak Authentication?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#Does_Implementing_Passkeys_Affect_Keycloaks_Performance_or_Increase_Server_Resource_Requirements\" >Does Implementing Passkeys Affect Keycloak&#039;s Performance or Increase Server Resource Requirements?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/keycloak-passkeys\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Highlights\"><\/span>Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Start Keycloak in production mode and enable passkey features through the settings configuration using &#039;bin\/kc.sh start&#039; command.<\/li>\n<li>Create a realm named &#039;tutorial_passkey&#039; and establish a client called &#039;client_passkey&#039; within Keycloak for passkey implementation.<\/li>\n<li>Configure authentication flows in Keycloak&#039;s Authentication section and activate the Webauthn Register Passwordless feature for password-free access.<\/li>\n<li>Set up user registration flow allowing choice between passkeys and passwords, integrating biometric authentication methods.<\/li>\n<li>Test passkey functionality across devices, verify user registration process, and ensure proper implementation of two-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Passkeys_and_Their_Benefits\"><\/span>Understanding Passkeys and Their Benefits<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you know how frustrating it&#039;s when you forget your password? Well, I&#039;ve got something super cool to tell you about called <strong>passkeys<\/strong>! They&#039;re like <strong>magic keys<\/strong> for your computer that make logging in as easy as accessing your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of remembering tricky passwords, passkeys use <strong>special technology<\/strong> &#8211; kind of like a secret handshake between your device and the website. You just use your fingerprint or face (just like a superhero!) to gain access to them. Isn&#039;t that neat? This method enhances security by making it difficult for hackers to access accounts using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/what-does-mfa\/\">multi-factor authentication<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The best part? These passkeys are <strong>super safe<\/strong> &#8211; way safer than regular passwords. Bad guys can&#039;t steal them or trick you into giving them away.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, they work on all your devices, whether you&#039;re using your tablet at home or helping mom with her phone. It&#039;s like having a <strong>special key<\/strong> that works everywhere! Setting up passkeys involves creating a <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pbrumby.com\/2023\/11\/29\/how-passkeys-work-benefits-and-downsides\/\">public and private key<\/a> that work together to keep your accounts secure.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Your_Keycloak_Environment\"><\/span>Setting Up Your Keycloak Environment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Before we can start using those cool passkeys I told you about, we need to set up something called <strong>Keycloak<\/strong> &#8211; it&#039;s like building a special clubhouse for all your secret keys!<\/p>\n<p>For the best security, we&#039;ll start Keycloak in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.keycloak.org\/server\/configuration\">production mode<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>First, I&#039;ll help you start your Keycloak server. It&#039;s as easy as making a peanut butter sandwich! Just type &#039;bin\/kc.sh start&#039; (that&#039;s like saying &#034;open sesame&#034; to your computer).<\/p>\n<p>Want to make it even more special? We can give it a <strong>secret password<\/strong>, just like you&#039;d have for your treehouse!<\/p>\n<p>Next, we&#039;ll turn on the <strong>passkey magic<\/strong> by clicking a few buttons in the settings. Have you ever played with building blocks? That&#039;s exactly what we&#039;re doing &#8211; stacking pieces together until we&#039;ve built something amazing!<\/p>\n<p>Let&#039;s make your very own <strong>digital fortress<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_the_Required_Realm_and_Client\"><\/span>Creating the Required Realm and Client<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we&#039;ve got our <strong>Keycloak clubhouse<\/strong> set up, let&#039;s create a special place inside it &#8211; kind of like making your own room in a big house!<\/p>\n<p>We&#039;ll call our new room &#039;tutorial_passkey&#039; &#8211; that&#039;s our domain. Think of it as your secret hideout!<\/p>\n<p>Next, we need to create a friend for our domain called &#039;client_passkey&#039;. It&#039;s like giving your room a special toy that helps you play with others.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll show you how to set it up using something called &#039;realm-passkey.json&#039; &#8211; it&#039;s just a list of instructions, like a recipe for your favorite cookies!<\/p>\n<p>Want to make your room extra special? We&#039;ll turn on &#039;Webauthn Register Passwordless&#039;. It&#039;s like having a <strong>magical key<\/strong> that lets you enter without typing any passwords. Cool, right?<\/p>\n<p>The setup process is executed through <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/keycloak.ch\/keycloak-tutorials\/tutorial-passkey\/\">keycloak-config-cli<\/a> to ensure proper configuration.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Configuring_Authentication_Flows\"><\/span>Configuring Authentication Flows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Setting up <strong>authentication flows<\/strong> in Keycloak is like creating a fun obstacle course for your <strong>secret clubhouse<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>When someone wants to join your club, they need to follow <strong>special steps<\/strong> &#8211; just like how you might&#039;ve a secret handshake with your best friend. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasvitale.com\/keycloak-authentication-flow-sso-client\/\">Pre-defined authentication flows<\/a> can be easily modified to meet your specific security needs.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>First, I&#039;ll help you create a new flow by clicking &#034;New&#034; in the Authentication section &#8211; it&#039;s like drawing your own map!<\/li>\n<li>Then, we&#039;ll add Webauthn (that&#039;s a fancy word for passkeys) to make logging in super easy.<\/li>\n<li>Next, we&#039;ll set up a registration flow where your users can choose between passkeys or passwords.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, we&#039;ll customize everything just the way you want it, like decorating your favorite cookie!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Isn&#039;t it cool how we can make logging in as easy as accessing your favorite game?<\/p>\n<p>Let&#039;s make it happen!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implementing_Server-Side_Components\"><\/span>Implementing Server-Side Components<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>After setting up our <strong>authentication obstacle course<\/strong>, let&#039;s get our server ready &#8211; it&#039;s like building the control room for our super-secret clubhouse!<\/p>\n<p>First, we&#039;ll need some special tools called <strong>Docker containers<\/strong> &#8211; think of them as magical boxes that keep all our code safe and organized. Cool, right?<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll show you how to set up the secret codes (we call them <strong>environment variables<\/strong>) that help our server remember important stuff. It&#039;s just like having a special password to your treehouse!<\/p>\n<p>We&#039;ll also create something called <strong>user services<\/strong>, which are like friendly helpers that manage everyone&#039;s passkeys. The services will handle <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.descope.com\/blog\/post\/developer-guide-passkeys\">signature verification<\/a> during each login attempt.<\/p>\n<p>Remember those fun login pages we talked about? Now we&#039;ll make them work with <strong>Keycloak&#039;s special tools<\/strong>. It&#039;s just like connecting LEGO pieces to build something awesome!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_the_Frontend_Integration\"><\/span>Building the Frontend Integration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#039;s build the fun part of our <strong>passkey system<\/strong> &#8211; the frontend!<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like building a super-cool secret hideout where only you can enter using <strong>special magic keys<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.to\/corbado\/passkeys-in-existing-keycloak-app-545g?url=https:\/\/dev.to\/corbado\/passkeys-in-existing-keycloak-app-545g\">Keycloak native implementation<\/a> tends to provide a less optimal user experience. Implementing <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/mfa-vs-two-factor-authentication\/\">multi-factor authentication<\/a> is a great way to enhance security for your passkey system.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll show you how to make it work with some awesome tools that make everything easier.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Set up SimpleWebAuthn in your project &#8211; it&#039;s like having a special helper who knows all about passkeys.<\/li>\n<li>Add the Corbado web component to your page &#8211; imagine it&#039;s like dropping a ready-made control panel into your secret hideout.<\/li>\n<li>Connect everything to Keycloak &#8211; this is where your magic keys get checked, just like a special scanner.<\/li>\n<li>Test your system by creating new passkeys &#8211; it&#039;s like making copies of your secret hideout key for trusted friends.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Have you ever used a <strong>fingerprint<\/strong> to access your phone?<\/p>\n<p>This is similar, but even cooler!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Registration_and_Authentication_Process\"><\/span>User Registration and Authentication Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we&#039;ve got our cool frontend tools ready, I&#039;ll show you how users can get their very own passkeys &#8211; it&#039;s like making a special superhero ID card! You&#039;ll learn how to help your users register and sign in with their super-secret digital keys. Since traditional passwords are often compromised, <a class=\"inline-youtube\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=pP7tbQOSqu4\">biometric authentication methods<\/a> provide a much more secure solution. Additionally, using <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/logmeonce.com\/resources\/mfa-two-factor-authentication\/\">MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)<\/a> significantly enhances the overall security of user accounts.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">Step<\/th>\n<th style=\"text-align: center\">Fun Comparison<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Choose Setup<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Like picking your favorite ice cream flavor<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Create Passkey<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Making your secret hideout password<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Pick Device<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Choosing your trusty sidekick<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Label It<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Giving your superhero suit a cool name<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Sign In<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\">Using your special powers to enter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>When users visit your site, they can pick between using a regular password (boring!) or a passkey (awesome!). It&#039;s just like choosing between walking to school or riding a rocket ship! The passkey works like a magical fingerprint &#8211; it&#039;s unique to you and super safe.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Security_Best_Practices_and_Considerations\"><\/span>Security Best Practices and Considerations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Protecting your digital castle is just as important as securing your front door!<\/p>\n<p>Think of passkeys as your <strong>magical shield<\/strong> &#8211; they keep the bad guys out while letting you zoom right in.<\/p>\n<p>I&#039;ll show you how to make your <strong>Keycloak fortress<\/strong> <strong>super strong<\/strong>, just like building the ultimate treehouse with the best security system ever!<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Always use HTTPS &#8211; it&#039;s like having a secret code language that only you and your computer understand.<\/li>\n<li>Turn on two-factor authentication &#8211; imagine having both a password AND a special superhero badge.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your certificates fresh &#8211; like making sure you&#039;ve got the newest version of your favorite game.<\/li>\n<li>Set up strong password rules &#8211; no more using &#034;password123&#034; (that&#039;s like leaving your cookie jar ajar!)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Want to know the best part? When we set these up correctly, your system becomes practically unbreakable!<\/p>\n<p>Regular inspection of your system using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/inero-software.com\/best-keycloak-practices\/\">monitoring tools<\/a> helps catch suspicious activity before it becomes a problem.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Testing_and_Troubleshooting_Your_Implementation\"><\/span>Testing and Troubleshooting Your Implementation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Testing your <strong>passkey setup<\/strong> is like being a detective searching for clues! Think of it as a fun <strong>treasure hunt<\/strong> where you&#039;re making sure everything works just right.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#039;s check if your passkeys are playing nicely with all your devices, just like making sure all your toys fit in their toy box!<\/p>\n<p>First, I&#039;ll help you test if users can register their passkeys (it&#039;s like creating a <strong>special secret handshake<\/strong>).<\/p>\n<p>You can use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.corbado.com\/blog\/keycloak-passkeys\">webhook testing page<\/a> to verify your implementation properly responds to authentication events.<\/p>\n<p>We&#039;ll check if the keys work across different devices &#8211; imagine using your <strong>magic key<\/strong> on both your tablet and computer!<\/p>\n<p>If something goes wrong, don&#039;t worry. We&#039;ll look at the <strong>error logs<\/strong> (they&#039;re like a diary that tells us what happened) and fix any problems we find.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to keep track of how many people are using passkeys, just like counting how many friends joined your game!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Existing_Password-Based_Users_Be_Migrated_to_Use_Passkeys_Without_Disrupting_Service\"><\/span>Can Existing Password-Based Users Be Migrated to Use Passkeys Without Disrupting Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I can help you <strong>migrate password users<\/strong> to <strong>passkeys super smoothly<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>Think of it like upgrading your favorite toy &#8211; you can still play with it while getting cool new features.<\/p>\n<p>First, I&#039;ll keep both password and passkey options available.<\/p>\n<p>Then, I&#039;ll invite users to set up their passkeys when they log in next time.<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like having a <strong>backup key<\/strong> while trying out your shiny new one!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Passkeys_Work_When_Users_Need_to_Access_Keycloak_From_Multiple_Devices\"><\/span>How Do Passkeys Work When Users Need to Access Keycloak From Multiple Devices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I&#039;ll explain how <strong>passkeys work across devices<\/strong> &#8211; it&#039;s like having a magic key that follows you everywhere!<\/p>\n<p>When you use <strong>Keycloak with passkeys<\/strong>, your credentials sync through your <strong>password manager<\/strong> (like Keeper) or your device&#039;s built-in system. Think of it as your favorite toy that you can play with at home or at grandma&#039;s house! You just need to sign in to your password manager on each device.<\/p>\n<p>Your passkeys will work on your phone, tablet, or computer &#8211; anywhere you&#039;re logged into your password manager. It&#039;s <strong>super convenient<\/strong>, and you don&#039;t have to remember different passwords for each device.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_if_a_User_Loses_Their_Device_Containing_Registered_Passkeys\"><\/span>What Happens if a User Loses Their Device Containing Registered Passkeys?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Don&#039;t worry if you lose your device! Your passkeys are safely backed up in your ecosystem (like a <strong>magical cloud<\/strong> that keeps your special keys).<\/p>\n<p>You can still sign in from other devices you own. Think of it like having <strong>spare house keys<\/strong> &#8211; if you lose one, you&#039;ve got backups!<\/p>\n<p>Plus, you can <strong>wipe your lost device<\/strong> remotely to keep everything super safe.<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll just need to prove it&#039;s really you by:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>signing into your cloud account<\/li>\n<li>answering a security text message<\/li>\n<li>entering your secret code<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Passkeys_Be_Integrated_With_Legacy_Applications_That_Use_Keycloak_Authentication\"><\/span>Can Passkeys Be Integrated With Legacy Applications That Use Keycloak Authentication?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I can help you integrate <strong>passkeys<\/strong> with your <strong>legacy apps<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>It&#039;s like adding a new lock to an old door &#8211; totally doable with <strong>Keycloak<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>First, you&#039;ll need to configure Keycloak&#039;s WebAuthn settings.<\/p>\n<p>Then, use Keycloak&#039;s API to connect your old apps.<\/p>\n<p>Think of it as building a bridge between the old and new systems.<\/p>\n<p>You can keep your existing users while giving them cool new passkey features.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Implementing_Passkeys_Affect_Keycloaks_Performance_or_Increase_Server_Resource_Requirements\"><\/span>Does Implementing Passkeys Affect Keycloak&#039;s Performance or Increase Server Resource Requirements?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Based on my analysis of <strong>Keycloak v25<\/strong>, adding passkeys won&#039;t slow things down!<\/p>\n<p>The system&#039;s already set up for <strong>WebAuthn<\/strong> (that&#039;s what passkeys use), and with the new <strong>Argon2 password system<\/strong>, performance stays strong.<\/p>\n<p>You&#039;ll need some extra server power though &#8211; I&#039;d say about 1 vCPU for every 15 users logging in per second, plus around 1250 MB of RAM to keep things running smoothly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span>The Bottom Line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you&#039;ve successfully integrated <strong>passkeys<\/strong> into Keycloak, it&#039;s time to elevate your approach to <strong>password security<\/strong> even further. While passkeys significantly reduce reliance on traditional passwords, managing your password security effectively remains crucial. This is where robust <strong>password management solutions<\/strong> come into play. With the right tools, you can ensure that your passwords are <strong>stored securely<\/strong>, generated intelligently, and easily accessed when needed.<\/p>\n<p>I encourage you to explore the benefits of comprehensive password management and passkey management solutions. By doing so, you can enhance your security posture and simplify your users&#039; login experiences. To get started, check out <strong>LogMeOnce<\/strong>, a powerful solution for password management that offers a <strong>free account<\/strong>. Take a proactive step in safeguarding your digital identity and make password security a priority today. 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