Create a Passkey on the Microsoft Authenticator App

An easy way to create a passkey is on the Microsoft Authenticator app that is probably already on your phone, as it is the app that is already being used for signing in to your Cortland account.

Creating a passkey

  1. Open your Authenticator app and select the SUNY Cortland space
    MS Authenticator opening screen
  2. The Ways to Sign In Screen will open, choose Create a Passkey
    Ways to sign in screen
  3. On the Let’s Create a Passkey screen select the Sign In button
    create a passkey screen
  4. On the next screen you will be asked to approve the Sign in, select the Approve button
    Approve sign in
  5. The next screen will ask you to turn on Autofill in Authenticator. This is required to use a passkey with Microsoft Authenticator. Select Continue
    Autofill screen
  6. Now select Turn On to activate AutoFill
    Turn on AutoFill
     
  7. Your passkey has been created
    Passkey created
     
  8. Now to sign in to your Cortland account choose the Use passkey from another device option
    Sign In screen
     
  9. Since the Authenticator app is on your phone, be sure that the iPhone, iPad, or Android device choice is selected
    Sign in with passkey
     
  10. Select the Next button
  11. Use your camera to access the QR code that will be presented on your screen

 

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Passkeys are a secure authentication method that can be used to verify your identity when signing in. They provide a simple, convenient alternative to traditional MFA methods while helping protect your account from unauthorized access.