Meaning of the word passkey in English

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passkey

US /ˈpæs.ki/
UK /ˈpɑː.skiː/

Noun

1.

a key that opens several locks of a particular type

Example:
The janitor has a passkey for all the doors in the building.
Only authorized personnel have access to the passkey.
2.

a password or other authentication method used to gain access to a computer system or online service

Example:
You need a passkey to log in to your account.
Modern authentication methods often use biometric data as a passkey.