Sign in with a passkey
Passkeys are the default second factor in LightInventory. Add one on your device or a hardware security key, and sign in with your fingerprint, face or PIN.
Last updated October 30, 2026
A passkey is the default second factor in LightInventory. It confirms it's you with your fingerprint, face or device PIN, and it works only on LightInventory, so a fake site cannot trick you into using it. Every account starts with at least one passkey.
Add a passkey
- Open the Account menu and select Security.
- Select Add a passkey.
- Confirm it's you with one of your current sign-in methods.
- Select Create a passkey and follow your browser's or device's prompt.
The prompt opens only when you press the button, never on its own. During your first sign-in, the setup wizard walks you through the same steps.
Synced and device-only passkeys
Your list of sign-in methods shows each passkey's name, when it was added and when it was last used.
| Label | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Synced | The passkey is available on your other devices through your password manager or platform account |
| This device only | The passkey exists only on this device or security key |
Hardware security keys work as passkeys. Plug in or tap the key when your browser asks.
Sign in with a passkey
- Sign in with Google or with your email and password.
- Select Use a passkey.
- Follow the prompt from your browser or device.
If the prompt was closed or timed out, try again, or select Use another method.
Remove a passkey
- In Security, find the passkey and select Remove.
- Confirm it's you with a fresh second factor.
You need at least two sign-in methods at all times, so Remove is unavailable while it would leave you with fewer than two. Add another method first. We email you whenever a sign-in method is added or removed.
Owners and Admins
Organizations and roles arrive in a later release. When they do, Owners and Admins must use phishing-resistant sign-in, such as a passkey or security key, by default, so authenticator apps are turned off for those roles unless the Owner changes the setting. An Owner or Admin then keeps two passkeys, for example one on a phone and one on a security key.