Windows 10: Why am I being asked for a Passkey? How do I turn off passkeys?

Discus and support Why am I being asked for a Passkey? How do I turn off passkeys? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I was opted into this without my knowledge, or without understanding how it works.I have a solid understanding of Windows, and the security around it.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by SirBlain, Jul 22, 2024.

  1. SIRBLAIN
    SirBlain Win User

    Why am I being asked for a Passkey? How do I turn off passkeys?


    I was opted into this without my knowledge, or without understanding how it works.I have a solid understanding of Windows, and the security around it. But I do not understand why I suddenly am being forced to use, and constantly asked about passkeys, when I have not opted into them or set them up.If I don't understand why I am being forced to use these, or why they are required, none of the less savvy users will. This will likely result in Microsoft spending more on tech support due to people being locked out of their devices.Scenario: I have deleted the passkeys from my settings, and now my E

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    SirBlain, Jul 22, 2024
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  2. QFREED
    Qfreed Win User

    How to enter bluetooth device passkey into Windows 10


    Trying to pair a bluetooth device (Kindle tablet) to my desktop PC. Bluetooth turned on in both devices. Tablet show my computer's name and provides a passkey that Windows 10 must use. When I go to Devices and Printers, Bluetooth...Windows will search for devices, list an unknown one, but I see nowhere to give it the passkey to use. I tried Add Device, but it only searches. Does not ask for passkey. Where do I enter passkey information for a bluetooth device into Windows 10?
     
    Qfreed, Jul 23, 2024
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  3. ANONYMOUS9300
    Anonymous9300 Win User
    Bluetooth passkey generater

    My phone is asking for the passkey for the Bluetooth connection to my computer. Where do I find the passkey on my computer? Windows 10 / Dell Inspiron

    My two devices see each other.

    On my Dell I click the "Pair" button, I get a window message to input the passkey for the phone. I do and it works, the phone then asks for the passkey for the Dell. This is where I stop. I do not know where to find the passkey for the Dell Bluetooth connection.
     
    Anonymous9300, Jul 23, 2024
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  4. CWR64
    cwr64 Win User

    Why am I being asked for a Passkey? How do I turn off passkeys?

    passkeys question

    PASSKEYs seem to be the new web thing beyond passwords. My question is - using a 4-digit passkey (like 1234) on one site, can the same 4-digit passkey be used safely on "all" other sites, or do we need to have unique passkeys for each site as we now have unique passwords?
     
    cwr64, Jul 23, 2024
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