Google To Commence Support For Passkeys

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Google has started rolling out passkey support across all major platforms, including Google Accounts. They will be an additional sign-in option in addition to passwords, 2-Step Verification (2SV), etc., for users — a significant consolidation effort.

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A new method of logging into apps and websites is with passkeys. Users no longer have to depend on pet names, birthdays, or the notorious “password123” because they are both simpler to use and safer than passwords. Passkeys, on the other hand, allow users to log in to apps and websites using the same methods they use to unlock their devices, such as a fingerprint, a facial scan, or a screen lock PIN. In addition, passkeys are more secure than SMS one-time codes because they can withstand internet attacks like phishing, which is something passwords cannot do.

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Google Account passkeys are currently available. What a time to be alive. Try them out right now. Administrators of Google Workspace accounts will soon have the opportunity to give their end users passkeys when logging in.