Passkeys and new device setup without a password

[KevinAPearson]

So I like the idea of the new Passkeys in iOS 16 but was wondering:
If I buy a new iPhone or iPad etc, will I still need to know my Apple ID password to set up my new device?
If we are trying to move away from passwords, how will it work in this situation?

 

[kylew1212]

Disclaimer 100% unsure...

However, my understanding was that passkeys would allow the elimination of passwords on websites but still require a password on the platform. Similar to a password manager app where many passwords are auto generated but the master password manager still has a key.

Apple/Google/Microsoft/device provider accounts would still require a password

 

[KevinAPearson]

Disclaimer 100% unsure...

However, my understanding was that passkeys would allow the elimination of passwords on websites but still require a password on the platform. Similar to a password manager app where many passwords are auto generated but the master password manager still has a key.

Apple/Google/Microsoft/device provider accounts would still require a password

So it’s probably not a good idea to have a 20 digit password for your Apple ID unless you can keep it somewhere safe as a hard copy.
Looking forward to the day when you can set up a new iPhone just by Face ID alone!

 

[kylew1212]

So it’s probably not a good idea to have a 20 digit password for your Apple ID unless you can keep it somewhere safe as a hard copy.
Looking forward to the day when you can set up a new iPhone just by Face ID alone!

That day is a long way away.. That would require Apple to store data about your face in the cloud somewhere which most people might not be cool with.

As it is, you can setup a new iPhone with your old iPhone and just bring them close together.. Might not even require a password (I don't remember for sure, but am thinking no password).