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PASSWORD-SECURITY5 MIN READ

Design a passkey setup that survives device loss

Set up passkeys and backup authenticators for a high-value account without creating a lockout trap.

A high-value work account is moving to passkeys. The user travels frequently and prefers to rely on one phone because carrying extra devices feels inconvenient. Enroll primary passkey → add backup authenticator → protect recovery material → test failure scenario The common trap is celebrating the first successful passkey sign-in and never building the continuity path that matters when the primary device is lost or dead. Enroll the primary passkey Register the passkey on the user’s main device and confirm the everyday sign-in flow works smoothly. This establishes the phishing-resistant primary path, but it is only the first quarter of…

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