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Home » Google Introduces Passkeys as Default Sign-In Method, Eliminates Passwords

Google Introduces Passkeys as Default Sign-In Method, Eliminates Passwords

Joan Aimuengheuwa by Joan Aimuengheuwa
October 10, 2023
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Enhancing cybersecurity, Google has made passkeys the default sign-in method for all its users, indicating what they tout as the “beginning of the end” for traditional passwords. 

This shift comes after extensive collaboration with industry leaders such as FIDO Alliance, Apple, and Microsoft.

Passkeys represent an approach to accessing apps and websites, offering a more secure and user-friendly alternative to passwords. Users can employ passkeys through biometric sensors like fingerprints or facial recognition, PINs, or patterns. 

Eliminating the need to remember intricate passwords, passkeys enhance both ease of use and security, liberating users from the common pitfalls associated with traditional login methods.

Phishing-Resistant Authentication

Unlike passwords, passkeys are resistant to online threats like phishing attempts, making them a robust solution for safeguarding user accounts. This resilience arises from the dual components of passkeys: one part resides on the app or website’s server, while the other is stored securely on the user’s device. This architecture ensures that even in the event of a server breach, unauthorized access remains nearly impossible without physical access to the user’s device.

Google has been at the forefront of advocating for passkeys as a secure alternative to passwords. Since its introduction, passkeys have gained widespread approval, with 64% of users finding them more convenient than traditional login methods. 

Google is actively encouraging all users to adopt passkeys as their primary sign-in option, emphasizing the significant time saved—passkey login is 40% faster than password-based login.

As passkeys become the default sign-in method for Google Account holders, the era of passwords may be drawing to a close. 

Simplifying authentication processes and enhancing security, passkeys represent a step towards a safer digital future.

So, the next time you sign in to your Google Account, expect to encounter prompts guiding you to create and use passkeys, ensuring your online experiences are secure, seamless, and hassle-free. 

 

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