Protegy glossary

Passkey

Definition

A phishing-resistant sign-in credential based on public-key cryptography. The private key remains on the user's device or trusted credential provider.

Why it matters

Understanding this term helps you compare security options and choose the right recovery plan without relying on marketing claims.

Practical tip

Keep recovery information separate from the device or vault it is meant to recover, and test your setup before you need it.

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