He new Passkeys method will allow you to enter web services that need access without using passwords. Great news for all those who have numerous web services with a multitude of passwords that they must remember, manage with their password manager or, worse yet, use a master password for everything, with the security risks that this implies. Now, with this method you will not need to remember passwords, logging into websites and applications safely.
With Passkeys you can glimpse a future without passwords, and it is not something distant. They are increasingly gaining ground and They could soon become the standard. A great step to put an end to traditional passwords, which have been with us for decades, and which are simply not secure or comfortable in many cases. One of the biggest threats is data breaches, with millions of accounts compromised around the world when the contents of the database where credentials are stored are obtained. However, with Passkeys it will not be necessary to store these passwords, so access will be even more secure.
Passkeys increasingly present
Y you can configure them on your computer or mobile device in just a minute. Large companies are already offering this alternative, and more and more are joining in. For example, some examples are: Adobe, Amazon, Apple, eBay, GitHub, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft, Nintendo, Mozilla, PayPal, Sony, X (Twitter ), Zoho, etc., as well as major password managers such as 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane, Keepass XC, Keeper, etc.
How Passkey works
Passkeys, or access keys, are a new form of authentication that replaces traditional passwords, to do this, instead of using a combination of username and password, asymmetric encryption is used to verify your identity. In addition, it works on different operating systems, such as Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, also on ChromeOS, and on GNU/Linux you have to use a mobile device. As for compatible web browsers, there are Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox.
He Passkey setup process varies slightly depending on device and service that you are using. However, in general, the steps are as follows:
- Sign in to your account. For example, Google already allows it, and you can access your Google account to start the process.
- Access the security settings section. In the case of the Google example, it is done by tapping on the photo of your account, you will enter the Google account settings, and there you will find the Security tab.
- Look for the option to add a Passkey. Continuing with the example, look for the Access keys section. Verify your identity with your current password.
- Select the device on which you want to store the Passkey. In this case, you will see a list of devices, and you must press the Create access key option.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process…
Once configured, to use the Passkey, you simply have to select the option for this type of access when you log in on a supported website or app. You will then be asked to scan a QR code or use your NFC device to verify your identity.