UK Rolls Out Passkeys on GOV.UK One Login for 23 Million Users
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London – October 25, 2026 -- The Government Digital Service (GDS) is rolling out passkeys across GOV.UK One Login, giving more than 23 million users a faster and more secure way to sign in to government services.
GDS extends passkeys to its 23-million-user sign-in platform
The rollout covers GOV.UK One Login, the single sign-in system for UK government services. GDS describes the change as a simpler and more secure access route for the platform's user base of more than 23 million people.
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GDS launched GOV.UK Pay 10 years ago. The platform is used by public sector service teams and is described by GDS as one of its flagship platforms.