Facebook continues to move accounts to Passkeys — login without entering a regular password. A digital key is used instead, and authorization is confirmed using biometrics (Face ID, fingerprint) or the device PIN.
For a regular user, this means faster login and additional protection against phishing. But when working with account networks, it is important to consider where the Passkey is stored. If the account is transferred to another device or a new anti-detect profile, the Passkey may not be transferred with it.
How Passkey Works
A Passkey is created for a specific account and stored on the device or in a compatible passkey manager. When logging in, there is no need to enter a password or receive a separate code — it is enough to confirm authorization on your device.
At the same time, Facebook is not removing other login methods yet. This means that the introduction of Passkeys does not mean that passwords and 2FA will suddenly stop working.
What to Consider When Transferring Accounts
With cookies, everything is familiar: save the session data, transfer it to the required profile and continue working. With a Passkey, it is more complicated. The key may be stored on a specific device or in a passkey manager, so before transferring an account, you need to check in advance where it is stored and whether it will be accessible in the new setup.
For account networks, this means that another item should be added to the account data:
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cookies;
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2FA;
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Passkey, if it is configured.
This is especially important if accounts are transferred between media buyers or launched in different anti-detect profiles. If the key is stored only on one device, it may simply not be available on the new one. For such cases, there are passkey managers that can synchronize Passkeys between different devices.
Facebook itself is not yet forcing users to completely abandon passwords. But the direction is clear: Passkeys are gradually becoming another login method that will need to be considered when purchasing, transferring and moving accounts.
