How do I save a UIC Microsoft passkey to Google Password Manager?

Overview

If you use Android devices and/or the Chrome web browser, you can save your UIC Microsoft passkey to Google Password Manager and use it to securely sign in to university applications.

Google Password Manager is a synchronized passkey provider. This means your passkey can be available on other supported devices where you are signed in to the same Google Password Manager account.

This option can be particularly convenient if you already use Google Password Manager across Android devices or with Google Chrome.

Before You Begin

Make sure Google Password Manager is enabled as a passkey provider on the device where you are creating the passkey. Review Google's documentation here: Manage Passkeys with Google

On many Android devices:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Security and privacy.
  3. Select More security settings.
  4. Select Passwords, passkeys, and autofill.
  5. Make sure Google Password Manager is available as a provider.
Note: These menu names can vary depending on the manufacturer and Android version of your device. If you cannot find these settings, search your device's Settings app for passkey.

Register a Passkey

  1. Open a web browser and go to aka.ms/mfasetup.

    Sign in with your UIC account and complete MFA when prompted.

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  2. Select + Add sign-in method.

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    Select Passkey, and then select Next.

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  3. When asked where you would like to save the passkey, select Google Password Manager.

    If Google Password Manager is not initially displayed, look for an option such as More options, Change, or Save another way.

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  4. Follow the prompts from Google Password Manager to create the passkey. You may be asked to verify your identity using your device's fingerprint, face recognition, screen lock, or PIN.

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  5. Enter a name for your new passkey if prompted, select Next, and then select Done.

You're All Set!

Your UIC Microsoft passkey is now stored in Google Password Manager.

Because this is a synchronized passkey, you generally do not need to create a separate passkey for every supported device where you use the same Google Password Manager account.

We recommend registering at least two Microsoft MFA methods so you have another way to sign in if your primary device or authentication method is unavailable. Visit Registering Microsoft MFA Methods to review additional options to register.

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