ExpressVPN updates ExpressKeys with password sharing and passkey support

On 3 July 2026, ExpressVPN released an update to ExpressKeys, its built-in password manager. The new version adds secure credential sharing, support for passwordless sign-in via the passkey standard, and better management across multiple devices. The update is available to all subscribers at no additional charge.

What ExpressKeys users get

The update covers three features the product did not have before.

Secure password sharing lets you pass credentials to another user through an encrypted channel. The recipient gets access to the site or service without seeing the password in plain text. The feature addresses a common problem: people often send passwords through messaging apps or email, which risks interception.

Passkey support adds passwordless sign-in based on the FIDO2 standard. When you register on a supported site, a pair of cryptographic keys is created: the public key is stored on the server, the private key exclusively on the user's device. Even if a database leaks, the attacker gets only the public key, and without the private key it is impossible to log in to the account.

Improved cross-device management provides reliable sync of passwords and passkeys when you work on a smartphone, tablet and computer at the same time.

• Secure credential sharing without revealing the password
• Support for passwordless sign-in via the FIDO2 standard (passkey)
• Improved sync across multiple devices
• The update is available immediately to all ExpressVPN subscribers

Why passkeys matter right now

Passkeys are supported by Apple (from iOS 16), Google (from Android 9) and Microsoft (from Windows 11). Hundreds of major platforms, including GitHub, Amazon, PayPal, Google Workspace and Dropbox, already accept passkeys as a primary or alternative sign-in method. The FIDO Alliance, the industry group, forecasts that by 2027 passkeys will displace passwords as the dominant authentication standard on most consumer services.

In practice, the change for users is this: instead of typing a text password, you simply confirm sign-in with a fingerprint or Face ID. A password manager with passkey support keeps private keys in the same encrypted vault as ordinary passwords. ExpressKeys now combines both formats in a single interface, which eases a gradual transition without having to run several apps in parallel.

Where ExpressKeys stands among competitors

Specialized managers such as 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane and NordPass have supported both password sharing and passkeys for several years. The current ExpressKeys update closes a feature gap but does not create a technological advantage. The main competitive pitch is different: an ExpressVPN subscriber gets a password manager at no extra cost as part of the VPN subscription.

What this means

ExpressKeys is steadily evolving from a secondary feature into a full-fledged security tool. VPN providers increasingly compete with dedicated password managers by offering a single privacy subscription. For current ExpressVPN subscribers, the update is a solid reason not to look for a separate app to manage credentials.