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The password has been the foundation of computer security for years now, but it is not particularly secure and becomes even less secure after a massive password leak. The industry is moving towards a better way to log in called a “passkey” and you will soon be able to use it on your Android device and other devices running Chrome.
Unlike a password, a passkey is generated automatically and is not reused. However, the user experience is quite familiar to those already using password autofill. First, here’s what creating a passkey looks like: you simply confirm that you want to create a new one for a particular site and account, then use the method you use to unlock your phone (e.g. fingerprint reader).
Creating an access key
Once done, the passkey will be synced across all your devices using Google’s Password Manager. This means that even if you lose your phone, you will still have access to all of your accounts.
Using a passkey has the same aspect as using a stored password – just confirm the account you want to use and then authenticate with the fingerprint reader (or face unlock or whatever).
The post continues on our Blog: Google begins testing passkey support in Chrome, a safer alternative to passwords
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Unlike a password, a passkey is generated automatically and is not reused. However, the user experience is quite familiar to those already using password autofill. First, here’s what creating a passkey looks like: you simply confirm that you want to create a new one for a particular site and account, then use the method you use to unlock your phone (e.g. fingerprint reader).
Creating an access key
Once done, the passkey will be synced across all your devices using Google’s Password Manager. This means that even if you lose your phone, you will still have access to all of your accounts.
Using a passkey has the same aspect as using a stored password – just confirm the account you want to use and then authenticate with the fingerprint reader (or face unlock or whatever).
The post continues on our Blog: Google begins testing passkey support in Chrome, a safer alternative to passwords
What do you think about it? Feel free to reply below!
