A new feature has been introduced by Google tech for its Chrome users. After a testing process that was conducted in October, the feature has finally been released for Chrome.
Passkeys will provide a better security system as compared to passwords and other authentication factors that are prone to fall prey to online fraud.
Read on to find out all the details about this new feature by Google!
Google Introduces Passkeys Instead Of Passwords
Passkeys are a replacement for passwords, as passwords can easily be identified and provide less security to our systems.
Passkeys can’t be used more than once, are secure on servers, and shield users from phishing scams. Passkeys are based on industry standards, are compatible with a variety of browser ecosystems and operating systems, and can be used with both websites and mobile applications.
Passkeys can be used to sign into websites and applications that do so. You must authenticate yourself in the same way that you do when unlocking a device in order to sign in with a passkey.
As per reports, passkeys are currently available in Chrome for Windows 11, macOS, and Android.
Through Google Password Manager or, in upcoming Android releases, any other password manager that accepts passkeys, passkeys will be securely synced on Android.
How Do Passkeys Work?
On saving a passkey in your device, it will show up on autofill when you’re signing in. This will also add to the security of your device. If you have a desktop, you can also choose to enter a passkey from a mobile device nearby.
Using this method of signing in prevents your passkey from leaving your mobile device. Unlike a password, nothing is exchanged with the site other than a securely generated code, so there is nothing that could be leaked.
Users can manage their passkeys from within Chrome on Windows and macOS using Chrome M108, which gives users control over passkeys.
Additionally, Users can use Google’s built-in password manager or a compatible third-party password manager like 1Password or Dashlane to sync their passkeys from Android to other devices.
