A passkey account chooser may appear before you type because the browser can find saved, discoverable credentials linked with that website. It is offering possible usernames for selection, not confirming that any suggested account is currently open or usable.
What the chooser is showing
Discoverable credentials support username selection, as explained in the Web Authentication API reference. The exact menu and wording can differ between browsers and devices.
A suggested name is therefore an available credential reference, not proof of a current session, active membership, or successful server login. The website still has to verify the selected credential before access is confirmed.
Hypothetical shared-household example
Hypothetical example: Imagine a shared household computer used for a library reading account. The chooser displays two library usernames because passkeys associated with both names are available on that device or through its connected credential system.
If one name belongs to you and you recognise it, select only that account. Do not choose the other person’s name merely because it is displayed. If the list contains an unfamiliar account, cancel the chooser rather than attempting to use it or asking for its credentials.
Three states to keep separate
In this example, record which stage you actually reached: a list appeared, your own entry was selected, or your reading notes opened. Reporting the stage makes an access question more precise without revealing credentials.
| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Available suggestion | The browser found a related credential label. |
| Selected account | You chose one displayed identity for the sign-in attempt. |
| Confirmed login | The website accepted the credential and granted access. |
These stages are not interchangeable. Seeing a name does not prove access; selecting it does not complete authentication; and a cancelled or failed prompt does not establish that the account is blocked. If the displayed list is unexpected, stop and use only an account and sign-in route you independently recognise.
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