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Google rolls out passkeys as an alternative to the password

The search giant has unveiled an added layer of security for its users.
Joshua Koszalkowski
Contributing Writer
Passkeys

Google has begun support for passkeys, an alternate sign-in method for apps and websites. They will serve as an alternative to the password that’s “easier to use and more secure,” according to the search giant.

Why it matters: The use of passkeys will allow users to access their accounts in the same manner in which they would unlock their phone, such as a face scan, screen lock pin, or fingerprint, allowing for a flexible, yet safer login experience. Google claimed that they are safer than conventional passwords and are resistant to phishing, adding an increased layer of security for users.

  • Passwords are vulnerable to accidental mishandling, including being reused or exposed in a data breach; passkeys protect users against these issues.
  • The FIDO Alliance, a security consortium of which many tech firms are members, had already developed standards for passkeys – making it an easier transition for companies like Google, Apple, and Microsoft to make them possible.
  • Passkeys only work for Google accounts but will soon be rolled out to Google Workspace administrators in order to enable them for general users.

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