Introduction
Based on industry standards for account authentication, passkeys are easier to use than passwords and far more secure. A passkey is a cryptographic entity that’s not visible to you, and it’s used in place of a password.
A passkey consists of a key pair, which, compared to a password, profoundly improves security. One key is public, registered with the website or app you’re using. The other key is private, held only by your devices.
Through the use of powerful, industry-standard cryptography techniques, this key pair helps ensure a strong, private relationship between your devices and the website or app.
Passkey characteristics
- It’s always strong and never guessable by a hacker.
- The private key never leaves your devices, so it can’t be leaked from websites or apps.
- There’s nothing about it that you have to create, guard, or remember.
- Passkeys works with your Device Authentication (e.g. Fingerprint / Face ID etc.)
- It’s linked only with the website or app it was created for, thereby protecting you from getting tricked into using a passkey to sign in to a fraudulent website or app.
Enabling Passkeys
On Login you will be asked automatically if you would like to enable passkeys. The process is quick and easy. If you choose to do this later you can still add passkeys at a later point to your account.
Conclusion
In conclusion, passkeys offer a more secure and user-friendly alternative to traditional passwords by leveraging cryptographic key pairs that are tied directly to your devices.
They provide enhanced protection against hacking and phishing attacks while eliminating the need to remember or manage passwords.
Enabling passkeys is a straightforward process, and they can be added at any time, making them a convenient and highly secure option for account authentication.
