> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.business.near.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Login Methods > Find all the ways in which you can access the Treasuries Near Business offers multiple ways to log in and access your treasuries, depending on your needs and preferences. ![Login modal with passkey and crypto wallet options](https://mintcdn.com/near-business/HZVODY9DFALnVeqs/assets/docs/login/login-modal.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HZVODY9DFALnVeqs\&q=85\&s=b59c9ff6bed2a242c5259d6f1f3e846c) Those familiar with crypto wallets can readily connect their accounts using any NEAR wallet, or login with a Ledger device. For those needing another safe and easy way to access, the platform offers passkeys, which allow you to securely access Near Business using your device’s biometric authentication. > [!NOTE] > > Near Business is a non-custodial solution, which means that your funds are always under your control. > [!TIP] > > Both passkeys and crypto wallets gives you access to all features, so you can safely choose whichever fits your needs best. *** ## Comparison of Login Methods | | πŸ«† Passkeys | 🌐 Crypto Wallets | | - | - | - | | Easy to secure | βœ… Yes, kept safe by your device | ⚠️ Need to secure a recovery phrase offline | | Grants access to all features | βœ… Yes | βœ… Yes | | Can use and create **confidential treasuries** | βœ… Yes | βœ… Yes | | Can be used to log in to other blockchain apps | πŸ”’ No, your passkey is for Near Business only | βœ… Yes, can be used in other crypto apps | | Can be used on other devices | ⚠️ [Depends on where it is saved](#passkey-storage-and-recovery) | βœ… Yes, using the recovery phrase | | Can I regain access if I lose my device? | ⚠️ [Only if the passkey is still available](#passkey-storage-and-recovery) | βœ… Yes, using the recovery phrase | *** ## Passkeys Passkeys are a secure authentication method that allows you to access Near Business using your own device's authentication method, such as fingerprint or facial recognition. To start using passkeys, select `Sign Up` in the login modal. You will then be prompted to create a passkey on your device, and a new on-chain account will be automatically created for you. ![Passkey sign-up option in the login modal](https://mintcdn.com/near-business/HZVODY9DFALnVeqs/assets/docs/login/passkeys.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HZVODY9DFALnVeqs\&q=85\&s=efd3401a2580d15cbc108c5b5e672af4) Once created, you can use the `Sign In` option to login using your passkey. > [!TIP] > > There is no need to fund your account, as Near Business covers the cost of creating > and using a treasury. ### Passkey Storage and Recovery Depending on the service or device you use to store your passkeys, the recovery options and device specificity may vary: | Service | Stored in | Device specific? | Can it be recovered? | | - | - | - | - | | [Apple Passwords](https://support.apple.com/en-eg/guide/iphone/iph82d6721b2/ios) | iCloud Keychain. | No; it syncs to your approved Apple devices. | Yes. Set up iCloud Keychain on another device. If all your devices are lost, follow [Apple's recovery steps](https://support.apple.com/en-eg/guide/iphone/iph82d6721b2/ios). | | [Google Password Manager](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13168025) | Google Password Manager. | No; it syncs to your other devices using Google Password Manager. | Yes. Use your Google Password Manager PIN to access synced passkeys on a new device. [Google's instructions](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13168025). | | [Chrome profile](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13168025) | The Chrome profile on that computer. | Yes; the passkey stays on that computer. | No, if the computer or Chrome profile is lost. [Google says these passkeys cannot be recovered](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/13168025). | | [Microsoft Password Manager](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/security/manage-your-saved-passkeys) | Microsoft Password Manager. | No; it syncs to devices where you use the same account. | Yes. Sign in to Edge with the same account on another device. Work or school accounts may have restrictions. [Microsoft's instructions](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/security/manage-your-saved-passkeys). | | [Windows Hello](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/security/create-save-passkey) | That Windows device. | Yes; the passkey is saved locally. | No, if the device is lost, unless you also saved another copy. [Microsoft explains device-bound passkey recovery](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/accounts-billing/security/what-are-passkeys-why-they-matter). | | [1Password](https://support.1password.com/lost-device/) | Your 1Password account. | No; passkeys sync with your account. | Yes, if you can sign in to 1Password on another device. [1Password's lost-device guidance](https://support.1password.com/lost-device/). | > [!WARNING] > > Near Business does not store your passkeys or offer a way to recover them. Keep your passkey manager and its recovery methods secure. *** ## Crypto Wallets To connect with your wallet, simply select the `NEAR Wallet` option from the login modal. ![Crypto wallet selection options in the login modal](https://mintcdn.com/near-business/HZVODY9DFALnVeqs/assets/docs/login/near-wallets.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=HZVODY9DFALnVeqs\&q=85\&s=9470b7566d9ad92152bc77146792d697) > [!TIP] > > There is no need to fund your NEAR account, as Near Business covers the cost of creating > and using a treasury. *** ## Hardware Wallets Near Business supports Ledger, a popular hardware wallet that allows you to securely store your crypto assets offline. You can connect using your Ledger device and use it to manage your treasuries. > [!NOTE] > > Learn more about how to use Ledger in our [Ledger Guide](/guides/ledger.md) *** ## Frequently Asked Questions > **Which methods should I use?** > > Use passkeys if you are new to crypto wallets, or if you want to create a separate account that is secure and easy to use. > Otherwise, you can use your wallet if you already have one. > **Do all login methods have access to the same features?** > > Yes, all login methods have access to the same features and functionality. The only difference is the way in which you authenticate and access your treasuries. > **Which login method is inherently more private?** > > How private each method is depends on your usage. Using a passkey provides the same level of privacy as using > a completely new on-chain account, and since NEAR Business covers the cost of creating and using a treasury, > you do not even need to fund it. > > Using an existing crypto wallet is generally less private, as it might have a history of transactions that can be linked to your identity. > **What happens if I lose the device holding my passkey?** > > Depends on where your passkey was stored (see [table above](#passkey-storage-and-recovery)). In devices with syncing passkey managers - such as Apple Passwords or Google Password Manager - you > should be able to recover it by logging into a new device. If it was stored only on the lost device and you did not have any recovery options, > you may lose access to your Near Business account. > > Near Business cannot recover the passkey for you. > **Who was control over my wallet's funds?** > > Both your funds and your treasuries' funds are always under your control. Near Business is a non-custodial solution, which means that we > do not hold your keys or funds, and never have access to them. *** ## Ready to get started? [Create your treasury now](https://business.near.com/) and start managing your team's crypto assets securely and collaboratively! This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.