Google introduces passkey sign-in with farewell note to passwords

As of May 3, 2023, Google users can opt to secure their accounts using passkeys rather than passwords, according to a blog post on the company’s website. Passkeys allow users to sign in using fingerprint or face biometrics, or through a device screen lock, such as a local PIN.

In keeping with an industry-wide trend toward adopting passkeys, the company is promoting passkeys as a faster, simpler and more secure alternative to existing sign-in options, including multi-factor authentication.

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