Google has started rolling out passkeys - the password alternative to sign into Google accounts. Passkeys are considered a simpler and safer way to sign into apps and websites and relies on the user’s biometrics. Passkeys offer a hassle-free sign in experience to users as they don’t have to remember long passwords for different websites. With passkeys, user’s authentication will synchronize across all their devices running Google account through the cloud using cryptographic key pairs. The feature has started rolling out to Google users from today who will start seeing Passkeys option when signing up on a new app/website.

Source: Mint May 04, 2023 17:50 UTC