How does Google Workspace integrate passkeys?

Google Workspace now supports passkey authentication, enabling enterprises to provide passwordless, phishing-resistant authentication for their users. By integrating WebAuthn-based passkeys, Google allows businesses to replace traditional passwords with biometric or device-based authentication.

• Primary authentication method – Administrators can enforce passkeys as the main login method for enterprise accounts.
• Seamless sign-in experience – Employees can use biometrics (Face ID, fingerprint) or device PIN instead of passwords.
• Cloud-based passkey synchronization – Passkeys are stored securely in Google Password Manager, allowing cross-device authentication.
• Phishing-resistant MFA – Passkeys prevent credential theft and eliminate the need for weak passwords.

• End-to-end encryption – Passkeys are encrypted before they leave the device, ensuring only the user can decrypt them.
• Admin control via Google Workspace – IT administrators can enforce policies, track authentication logs, and restrict passkey usage.
• Limited Android Enterprise support – While Google Workspace supports passkeys, Android Enterprise lacks fine-grained management controls compared to Apple’s Managed IDs.

• Apple – Offers advanced enterprise controls like managed passkey synchronization and supervised device policies.
• Google – Provides basic passkey integration via Google Workspace, but lacks enterprise-level customization.
• Microsoft – Recently added passkey support in Microsoft Entra ID, but still needs cross-device sync improvements.

Google Workspace’s passkey integration is a significant step toward passwordless authentication for enterprises. However, organizations seeking granular device management and passkey lifecycle controls may need additional security configurations.