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To explore how digital nudges can facilitate passkey adoption in users and identify effective nudge designs.

May 4, 2026Open Access

Moving Beyond Passwords: Investigating the Effect of Digital Nudges on Passkey Adoption

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Randomized trial examines the effectiveness of digital nudges on passkey adoption, indicating that strategic nudges can improve security practices.

To explore how digital nudges can facilitate passkey adoption in users and identify effective nudge designs.
Conducted 15 expert interviews to identify candidate nudges and their designs.
Implemented a randomized controlled trial (RCT) with 3,680 participants across five key touchpoints.
Applied mixed-methods to examine user responses to different types of nudges.
Digital nudges significantly increased passkey adoption rates at designated touchpoints.
Users demonstrated a willingness to move beyond passwords when nudges were strategically applied.
Findings support the effectiveness of tailored nudges in enhancing cybersecurity.

Reittinger et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Randomized trial examines the effectiveness of digital nudges on passkey adoption, indicating that strategic nudges can improve security practices.