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Passkey at the core of Gnosis App

Learn the purpose of a Passkey on Gnosis App, and how it helps to secure your funds.

You don’t need credentials (login & password) because we use passkeys instead.

A passkey is a cryptographic credential stored on your device’s secure storage. When you sign in, your device proves to Gnosis App that it has the correct key. Different from traditional "username and password", it's important to know that:

  • The passkey is never sent to Gnosis

  • Gnosis does not store a copy of your passkey

  • If your device no longer has the passkey, then the Gnosis App cannot automatically log you back in

While more secure and arguably easier to use than usernames and passwords, Passkey technology gives full ownership to the user.

On Gnosis App setup

  • Your Passkey code is required to access and authorize transactions from your wallet.

  • Create your account and set up your Passkey with a secure code

  • Your account will become your primary self-custodial wallet for managing assets and interacting with apps on Gnosis Chain

To successfully create a passkey in the Gnosis App, you need one of the following:

  • Android: Version 9 and above

  • iOS: Version 16 and above

  • macOS: Version 13 and above

  • Windows: Version 22H2 (Windows 11)

  • Linux: Limited support, mainly Ubuntu 18+

What happens to my funds if Gnosis App shutdown?

Gnosis App is a self-custodial wallet built on a Safe smart account architecture : This means users retain full control over their funds and can continue accessing them even if the website or app interface becomes unavailable.

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