Android Credential Manager API

  • Credential Manager is an Android Jetpack library that unifies API support for major authentication methods including passkeys, passwords, and federated sign-in solutions.

  • Credential Manager displays a unified bottom-sheet for authentication methods, replacing existing implementations like Smart Lock for Passwords and One Tap.

  • Using Credential Manager provides users with a clear, familiar, and consistent sign-in experience, potentially reducing churn and improving registration and sign-in speeds.

  • Sign in with Google is now integrated into Credential Manager and selected from its bottom sheet.
Screenshot of the Android Credential Manager bottom sheet.
Figure 1: Example Credential Manager bottom sheet showing authentication options for passkeys, passwords, and federated sign-in.

Boost your app's user experience by seamlessly integrating passwordless authentication with passkeys using Credential Manager. Credential Manager is an Android Jetpack library that unifies API support for most major authentication methods, including passkeys, passwords, and federated sign-in solutions (such as Sign-in with Google).

Credential Manager automatically displays a unified bottom-sheet for modern authentication methods, and is the modern replacement for existing authentication implementations, including Smart Lock for Passwords on Android, and One Tap. Credential Manager's unified sign-in interface gives your users a clear, familiar, and consistent experience, reduces churn and improves registration and sign-in speeds.

Learn more about how to integrate Credential Manager with your Android app:

Learn more about how to streamline your existing identity and authentication APIs to support passkeys and improved usability with the Credential Manager API: