posted by admin · 7 October 2026
passkeys are here.
a second factor with your device or security key. your account number stays.
you can now add a passkey to your vael account. enter your account number, then approve sign-in with your device or security key.
add yours.
open security on vaelmail.com.
under passkeys, choose add passkey. read the privacy and compatibility note, then confirm it’s you.
follow your browser’s prompt. save any recovery codes shown before you close setup.
your number still matters.
passkeys are a second factor. they don’t replace your 16-digit account number, and they can’t recover it if it’s lost. already use an authenticator app? you can keep both and choose either at sign-in.
a small privacy note.
vael uses random passkey labels, not device names. your device or password manager still knows the passkey belongs to vaelmail.com, and may sync it according to your settings.
passkeys need a compatible browser on the regular website. for the no-javascript or onion site, keep an authenticator app enabled. an account with only passkeys cannot sign in there, even with recovery codes.