Google is ending passwords, rolls out passkeys for easy log in: How to set it

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Users can also use PIN or pattern to log in instead of remembering passwords.

google passkeys — Passkeys add an extra layer of protection against phishing attacks that are easily carried by SMS or app based one-time passwords.

Passkeys are a safer and easier substitute for passwords as users can easily enter apps and websites with a biometric sensor such as facial recognition or fingerprint.

Users can also use PIN or pattern to log in instead of remembering passwords.

"A passkey can replace a password and a second factor in a single step," Google said in a blogpost.

Passkeys add an extra layer of protection against phishing attacks that are easily carried by SMS or app based one-time passwords.

"Since passkeys are standardised, a single implementation enables a passwordless experience across different browsers and operating systems," Google added.

What Are Passkeys?
A passkey is a digital detail that is linked to a user account and a website or application. Passkeys permit users to get through their applications without entering username or password or any other details.

"Passkeys allow users to authenticate without having to enter a username, password, or provide any additional authentication factor. This technology aims to replace legacy authentication mechanisms such as passwords," Google said.

How Does It Work?
When a user tries to long into a service through passkeys, the browser or operating system will let them choose the right passkey and save it, just like passwords.

"To make sure only the rightful owner can use a passkey, the system will ask them to unlock their device. This may be performed with a biometric sensor (such as a fingerprint or facial recognition), PIN, or pattern," the tech giant added.

In order to create a passkey for a website or application and switch from passwords, a user first must register with that website or application:

Go to the application and sign in using the existing sign-in method.
Click Create a passkey button.
Check the information stored with the new passkey.
Use the device screen unlock to create the passkey.

When they return to this website or app to sign in, they can take the following steps:

Go to the application.
Click Sign in.
Select their passkey.
Use the device screen unlock to complete the login.

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