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July 31, 2026
Question

1Password passkey not working after clean installation of Windows 11 – Chrome asks for USB security key

  • July 31, 2026
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Hi everyone,

I'm having an issue with 1Password passkeys after performing a clean installation of Windows 11.

My setup

  • Windows 11 (clean install)
  • Google Chrome (latest version)
  • Latest 1Password desktop app
  • 1Password Chrome extension installed
  • Microsoft account
  • The passkey is stored in 1Password (I can see it in the app).

The problem

When I try to sign in to my Microsoft account using the passkey, Windows Security appears and says:

"Insert your security key into the USB port."

Instead of prompting me to use the passkey stored in 1Password, Chrome/Windows seems to be looking for a physical security key (such as a YubiKey).

Before reinstalling Windows, the same passkey worked correctly with 1Password on Windows 10.

What I've tried

  • Signed in to the same 1Password account.
  • Confirmed the passkey still exists in 1Password.
  • Installed the latest 1Password desktop app.
  • Installed the latest Chrome extension.
  • Set up Windows Hello PIN.
  • Restarted Windows and Chrome.

Questions

  1. Is there anything that needs to be reconfigured after a clean Windows installation so that 1Password becomes the passkey provider again?
  2. Why is Windows Security requesting a USB security key instead of using the passkey stored in 1Password?
  3. Are there any Chrome or Windows 11 settings that I should check?

Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

 

1 reply

1P_Dave
1Password Employee
1Password Employee
August 5, 2026

Hello ​@Charlie990! 👋

I’m sorry that you’re running into trouble when trying to sign into your Microsoft account using a passkey. Can you double-check that passkey support is turned on: 

  1. Open and unlock the 1Password app.
  2. Select your account or collection at the top of the sidebar, then select Settings.
  3. Select Autofill, then select Show passkey suggestions.
  4. Turn on 1Password as a passkey manager in the Windows Settings app.

If those settings are already set correctly and you still see the issue then can you tell me the following: 

  1. Does the same issue occur with other websites that you sign into using a passkey? 
  2. Does the same issue occur in another browser like Microsoft Edge? 

I look forward to hearing from you.

-Dave