Google Passkey Now Default Login Option For All Google Accounts: How It Actually Works?


Rohit Kulkarni

Rohit Kulkarni

Oct 18, 2023


Google has taken steps toward enhancing user security by encouraging the use of passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords. This initiative aims to provide a more secure, passwordless login method that utilizes biometric authentication and public key cryptography.

Google Passkey Now Default Login Option For All Google Accounts: How It Actually Works?

Google Promotes Secure Passkeys as an Alternative to Traditional Passwords

The transition to passkeys is part of a broader industry trend to move away from passwords, which are often vulnerable, to more secure alternatives. Passkeys are resistant to phishing attempts, thus providing a safer online experience.

Google recently published a blog post announcing this change. Users will be prompted to create a passkey, which is a Fast IDentity Online (FIDO) secret stored on a device like a smartphone. This passkey can be used to log in to various websites, services, and apps, replacing traditional passwords. The system utilizes biometric authentication, such as facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, or a device PIN, to confirm the user’s identity.

Google is set to introduce a feature in Google accounts called “Skip password when applicable” to put this into action. Users will receive a request to generate a passkey when they try to log in, and this passkey will be securely stored on their device.

Google Aims to Eliminate Traditional Passwords with Secure Passkeys

Google’s long-term goal is to completely eliminate traditional passwords and their associated security measures, which it refers to as “Band-Aids.” The private key, stored on the user’s device, works alongside public key cryptography to confirm the user’s identity without disclosing the passkey’s contents to the server.

Passkeys offer several advantages over traditional passwords. Users don’t need to remember complex passwords for different online services. The system’s two-factor authentication combines the user’s device (where the passkey is stored) and their biometrics, providing an additional layer of security.

Google emphasizes the growing industry adoption of passkeys. Major platforms like WhatsApp, Uber, and eBay are already integrating passkey support. Password management services have also added support for passkeys. Furthermore, recent mobile operating systems, such as iOS 17 and Android 14, have started implementing this technology.

For users who may be unsure about transitioning to passkeys, Google allows them to opt out of using this feature by disabling the “Skip password when possible” toggle in their account settings. However, it’s important to note that this feature is enabled by default and must be manually turned off if users choose not to use passkeys with their Google accounts.


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