Can I use Passkey when multiple users use the same computer?

Question

We have employees on the shop floor that all access the same computer to log into their timesheets. They do not sign in separately to the computer, but use the one login to the computer. The timesheet provider is now requiring Passkey as the authentication method. Are we able to create a Passkey for each employee, using the same computer, to securely log into their timesheet?

Answer 1

I guess what you meant was to create multiple passkeys for 1 account, am I correct?

If that is the case, you won’t be able to create multiple Passkeys under one Windows account. Passkeys are per‑user, not per‑device. If you continue with one shared account, you’ll only ever have one Passkey, and all employees would be indistinguishable to the system.

Answer 2

Yes, you can use Passkeys for multiple users on the same computer. Each employee can create their own Passkey using the same computer, as Passkeys are tied to individual user accounts and can be securely stored on the device. When an employee logs in, they can use their unique Passkey along with the device's unlock mechanism (like biometrics or a PIN) to authenticate securely.

This setup allows each employee to have their own Passkey for accessing their timesheets, ensuring that the authentication process remains secure and personalized, even when multiple users share the same device.

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References:

• Support for passkeys in Windows
• How passkeys work