Android Passkey Preparation

Important notice:

Please note that for Android versions from Android 14, Passkey must first be set up via the Chrome browser.
Please note that the menu navigation may differ from our instructions depending on the manufacturer.

Enable login options on the tablet or on the smartphone

The first step is to enable MFA login options on your Android device. Navigate to Settings - Security and privacy - Device security or Lock screen.
Select a login option (face recognition/fingerprint recognition is recommended) to add it. Once set up, restart the device to check the new login option.

Synchronize passwords and accounts

Remove the password for “idp.iam.uni-bamberg” both from the password manager in the settings of your cell phone and from the settings of the Google web browser under the option Passwords, if it is saved there.

Alternative solution without Google Password Manager

Passkeys (and passwords) are synchronised with the Google account depending on the operating system and stored in the Google Cloud. This means that passkeys are also available on other Android devices. If you do not want this, you can alternatively set up KeepassDX (from version 4.2.0 and Android 14). Instructions can be found at https://collab.dvb.bayern/spaces/UniARZSER/pages/2062393450/Passkeys+mit+KeePassDX+Android.

Instructions for setting up Passkey on Android

Have you any futher questions?

IT-Support
Telephone: +49 951 863-1333
E-Mail: it-support(at)uni-bamberg.de