Always forgetting your password? Here's some good news: Google is embracing new "passkey" technology

[Social Media]

Tired of clicking on "forgot password"? You're in luck: Google is embracing new "passkey" technology. Here's what you need to know.

 

Good news for all the password-haters out there: Google has taken a big step toward making them an afterthought by adding “passkeys” as a more straightforward and secure way to log into its services.

 

Here's what you need to know.

What are passkeys?

Passkeys offer a safer alternative to passwords and texted confirmation codes. Users won’t ever see them directly; instead, an online service like Gmail will use them to communicate directly with a trusted device such as your phone or computer to log you in.

 

All you'll have to do is verify your identity on the device using a PIN unlock code, biometrics such as your fingerprint or a face scan or a more sophisticated physical security dongle.

[NanLaew]

So your all-enabling biometrics will be safely and securely siloed away on Google's servers just like they are on Meta's?

[ezzra]

6 hours ago, Social Media said:

verify your identity on the device using a PIN unlock code, biometrics such as your fingerprint or a face scan or a more sophisticated physical security dongle.

So from one form of identifying yourself to another? so where is the solution here?

[driver52]

all part of the control agenda, your life will not be your own.....see eye aaa