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How to Replace Passwords with Passkeys on Google

Make Your Passkey the Default, Not Just an Option

Once you have a Seedkeeper PRO passkey set up on Google, make sure "Skip password when possible" is turned on - that's what makes your passkey the default sign-in method instead of your password.

Overview​

"Replacing" a password with a passkey on Google doesn't mean deleting the password - Google doesn't currently offer a way to remove it entirely once it exists on your account. What you can do is make sure Google asks for your passkey first, skipping the password prompt whenever possible. Since March 2026, Google has been rolling this out as the default for personal accounts, but it's worth confirming it's turned on.

You'll need a passkey first

This guide assumes you've already set up a passkey with your Seedkeeper PRO. If you haven't, see How to Enable a Passkey on Google first.

Step-by-Step Instructions​

Step 1: Go to your Google Account​

Open myaccount.google.com and sign in.

Step 2: Go to Security and sign-in​

In the left panel, click Security and sign-in.

Step 3: Find "How you sign in to Google"​

Scroll to the How you sign in to Google section.

Step 4: Check "Skip password when possible"​

Make sure this toggle is turned on. If you set up your passkey recently, it's likely already enabled by default - this step is just a confirmation.

Skip password when possible toggle, turned on

From now on, Google will prompt you for your Seedkeeper PRO passkey first at sign-in, instead of your password.

Official Google Resources​

FAQ​

Can I fully delete my Google password?

No - Google doesn't currently offer a way to remove the password entirely once it's on your account. Turning on "Skip password when possible" makes your passkey the default instead, but the password remains as a fallback.

Do I need to do this if I just created my passkey?

Probably not - Google has rolled this out as the default for personal accounts. Check Step 4 above just to confirm.

Does this affect 2-Step Verification?

No - your passkey already proves you have access to your device, so it can also cover the second verification step when applicable.