# ExpressVPN Android adds passkeys and login tokens

> ExpressVPN's Android app now offers three new ways to sign in, phasing out traditional passwords and activation codes.
- Title: ExpressVPN Android adds passkeys and login tokens · TechRadar
- Summary: ExpressVPN's Android app now offers three new ways to sign in, phasing out traditional passwords and activation codes. ExpressVPN has added passkey, email…
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- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/vpn/vpn-services/expressvpn-for-android-ditches-the-password-hassle-with-new-passkey-and-token-logins
- Published: 2026-10-29T17:28:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: expressvpn, android, passkeys, login tokens, authentication, vpn services, technology
## Three new ways to sign in
ExpressVPN's latest Android update adds email codes, login tokens, and passkeys as sign-in options. These replace the old activation codes that never expired.
## Email code option
Users enter their email address and ExpressVPN sends a verification code to their inbox. This is the simplest of the three new sign-in methods.
## Login tokens replace activation codes
Users generate a token from the ExpressVPN+ web portal and paste it into the app or scan it as a QR code. Unlike old activation codes, tokens expire after a short period.
## Passkey authentication
Users who created a passkey for their Android device can sign in by entering their email and following an on-screen prompt to authenticate.
## Why passkeys are better
Passkeys are more secure and easier to input than traditional passwords. ExpressVPN's version follows the FIDO2/WebAuthn standard and syncs across devices.
## Tokens improve on old codes
Only someone signed into the portal can generate a token, and because they expire, a lost or exposed token stops working automatically. No more long passwords on touchscreens.

> don't share it or post screenshots of it, and only scan the QR code on a device you own.
## Rollout timeline
The new sign-in options are rolling out gradually to Android users. ExpressVPN expects every Android user to have access by the end of the year.
## Key takeaway

ExpressVPN has added passkey, email code, and login token options to its Android app, gradually retiring activation codes by year end.