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What are Passkeys?

What are Passkeys?

Can we finally get rid of usernames and passwords?

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Sep 19, 2023
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Passkeys are a way to securely sign into the apps and websites you love without needing to remember a password or username.

  • Passwords have been around since the 60’s, and are both not-that-secure and annoying to remember and manage

  • Passkeys – based on public/private cryptography – let you log in instantly and securely without having to manage use…

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