# Bitwarden releases Android SDK for passkey development

Currently in beta, the Bitwarden Passwordless.dev SDK for Android gives developers what they need to build FIDO2-based passkey features.

*By Nassir Khan*

*Published: April 17, 2024*

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Android represents one of the largest mobile platforms with a total global cell phone [market share of 67%](https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/mobile/worldwide). Android applications continue to grow rapidly and developers are constantly looking for ways to improve authentication for their users. 

To better serve the needs of developers looking to passkey-enable their [Android](https://bitwarden.com/it-it/download/google-android-password-manager/) applications, Bitwarden has released a new Android SDK that puts FIDO2 passkey development tools directly in the hands of developers.

The [Android client SDK](https://docs.passwordless.dev/guide/frontend/android.html) from Bitwarden Passwordless.dev empowers users to utilize their Android device's integrated fingerprint sensor or FIDO security keys, enabling secure passwordless access to websites and native applications that adhere to the [FIDO2](https://fidoalliance.org/fido2/) protocols. Furthermore, the SDK trims down development time for developers looking to add modern passkey based authentication to their applications and provides benefits like:

- **Simplified integration**: The SDK offers a straightforward integration process, allowing developers to add passwordless authentication to their apps with minimal effort.
- **Multiple authentication methods:** Developers can leverage email, SMS, or biometric authentication methods to provide users with flexible login options.
- **Enhanced security**: Passwordless authentication enhances security by eliminating the need for passwords and incorporating additional verification layers such as email or SMS verification and biometric authentication.
- **Seamless user experience**: By eliminating the hassle of remembering and entering passwords, passwordless authentication delivers a seamless login experience, resulting in higher user satisfaction and retention rates.

### Getting started with the Bitwarden Passwordless.dev Android SDK

To get started with the Android SDK, developers can follow these simple steps:

- [Sign up](https://admin.passwordless.dev/signup?plan=enterprise) for a Bitwarden Passwordless.dev account and obtain API credentials
- Install the SDK into your Android project using Gradle or Maven
- Initialize the SDK with your API credentials
- Implement passwordless authentication methods such as email, SMS, or biometric authentication
- Handle authentication callbacks and provide appropriate feedback to users

Learn more by checking out the getting started [documentation](https://docs.passwordless.dev/guide/frontend/android.html) and test it for yourself by [signing up](https://admin.passwordless.dev/signup?plan=enterprise) for a free Bitwarden Passwordless.dev account!