Article 6BE7N Google rolls out passkey technology in ‘beginning of the end’ for passwords

Google rolls out passkey technology in ‘beginning of the end’ for passwords

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Apple and Microsoft also collaborated on the technology which allows authentication with fingerprint ID, facial ID or a pin

Google is moving one step closer to ditching passwords, rolling out its passkey technology to Google accounts from Thursday.

The passkey is designed to replace passwords entirely by allowing authentication with fingerprint ID, facial ID or pin on the phone or device you use for authentication.

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