Why does my passkey authentication keep failing during login?

Authentication Troubleshooting

Ensure you are completing the authentication:

  • Do not cancel the biometric prompt or security key touch
  • Complete the full authentication process

Check that you are using the correct device:

  • If you registered a passkey on your iPhone, you need that iPhone (or another Apple device with the same iCloud account) to authenticate
  • If you registered a hardware key, you need that specific key

Verify your biometrics are working:

  • Test Face ID/Touch ID/fingerprint in other apps
  • If biometrics fail, use your device PIN/passcode instead

Check your internet connection:

  • Passkey authentication requires an active internet connection
  • Switch between Wi-Fi and mobile data to see if that resolves the issue

Try a different 2FA method:

  • If you have multiple 2FA methods registered, try using another one (IB Key, Mobile Authenticator, Digital Security Card+, SMS)
  • This helps identify if the issue is with your passkey specifically

Check Passkey Management:

  1. Log in to Client Portal (using an alternative 2FA method
  2. Click Settings
  3. Select Security
  4. Select Security Login System (SLS)
  5. Select Passkey Management
  6. Verify the passkey is still active and has not been accidentally removed

If authentication continues to fail, contact our Client Services for assistance.

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