Display Name | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
Passkey | Platform Authenticator for Android | A FIDO2 device-bound authenticator. For example: fingerprint, face, or passcode.
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Biometric | Android Biometric Authenticator | A Class 3 biometric authenticator based on native APIs. For Android 8.1 and earlier devices, this is supported by the Fingerprint API. For Android 9.0 and later devices, this is supported by the Biometric Prompt API. |
Biometric Class 2 | Android Class 2 Biometric Authenticator | A Class 2 biometric authenticator. Does not support key binding. |
PIN | PIN Authenticator for Android | Allows a variable-length PIN for authentication that uses the Android KeyStore to store the authentication keys. |
Yes/No | Yes/No Authenticator | A presence-based authenticator that simply requires the user to press a button to confirm user presence. No biometric or PIN is required. |
Keyguard | Screen Lock Authenticator for Android | Allows use of the Android screen lock (PIN, pattern, or password) as a FIDO authenticator |
Silent | Silent Authenticator for Android | Allows authentication with no user action required. For example, in a physical security application, a user’s mobile device could automatically authenticate to the system to unlock a secure door. |
Wear OS watch | WearOS Watch Authenticator | A presence-based authenticator for watches running Wear OS. |
Included Android authenticators
- Published on Apr 3, 2026
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