Google has officially released Passkeys to all users, allowing them to sign in to their accounts without using passwords or 2-Step Verification.
What are Passkeys
Passkeys are a new way to sign in to apps and websites. They’re both easier to use and more secure than passwords, so users no longer need to rely on the names of pets, birthdays or the infamous “password123.” Instead, passkeys let users sign in to apps and sites the same way they unlock their devices: with a fingerprint, a face scan or a screen lock PIN. And, unlike passwords, passkeys are resistant to online attacks like phishing, making them more secure than things like SMS one-time codes.
Over the past year Google shared updates on bringing passkey experiences to both Chrome and Android, which services like Docusign, Kayak, PayPal, Shopify and Yahoo! Japan have already deployed to streamline sign-in for their users. Starting today, this will be available as an option for Google Account users who want to try a passwordless sign-in experience.
Passkeys for Google Accounts
Today, passkeys for Google Accounts are available. You can try them out at g.co/passkeys and setting it up is easy.
For Google Workspace accounts, administrators will soon have the option to enable passkeys for their end-users during sign-in.
Of course, like any new beginning, the change to passkeys will take time. That’s why passwords and 2SV will still work for Google Accounts.
