Can I use third-party password managers to store passkeys?
Yes, but there are some important limitations — especially regarding your operating system version and the password manager you’re using.
Which password managers support passkeys on Android
| Password Manager | Supported from Android version |
|---|---|
| Google Password Manager | Android 9+ |
| Bitwarden (learn more) | Android 14+ |
Important note: Older Android versions
If you’re using Android 13 or earlier, you cannot use third-party password managers for passkeys.
Only Google Password Manager is supported on those versions.
To use a third-party manager, you need Android 14 or higher, and you must set your preferred manager as the default in your system settings.
Important: The passkey must be stored in the same manager!
A passkey saved in Google Password Manager will only work with it — the same applies to Bitwarden, etc.
Authentication is always tied to the manager in which the passkey was originally stored.
How to set a third-party password manager as the default for passkeys
On Android:
Open your device settings
Search for “Autofill service” or “Password manager”
Select your preferred password manager
Examples:
Samsung: Settings → General management → Passwords and autofill → Autofill service
Google Pixel: Settings → Passwords & accounts → Autofill service