diff --git a/Src/Fido2.Models/CredentialCreateOptions.cs b/Src/Fido2.Models/CredentialCreateOptions.cs
index da27c495..abc62c08 100644
--- a/Src/Fido2.Models/CredentialCreateOptions.cs
+++ b/Src/Fido2.Models/CredentialCreateOptions.cs
@@ -289,7 +289,7 @@ public bool RequireResidentKey
     public static AuthenticatorSelection Default => new AuthenticatorSelection
     {
         AuthenticatorAttachment = null,
-        ResidentKey = ResidentKeyRequirement.Discouraged,
+        ResidentKey = ResidentKeyRequirement.Preferred,
         UserVerification = UserVerificationRequirement.Discouraged
     };
 }