In October, A.J Google announced Google Passkey initial tests🇧🇷 Now, An alternative to traditional passwords Available for Google Chrome browser stable version 108 for Windows 11, macOS, and Android.
The Big tech uses passkeys on supported websites and apps🇧🇷 According to the company, the resource is generating Tokens cannot be reused In cases of leakage and compatible with different operating systems and browsers.
When signed in to Chrome for Android, the user can choose to use the passkey.source: Vines / Reproduction
Google Passkey on Android
On Android, passkey “tokens” can be synced with Google Password Manager or supported credential apps. After logging in for the first time with the technology, Access will appear in the auto-complete list.
When logging into Chrome on Android, the browser will ask the user if they want to “use saved password or access key”. If you choose the second option, screen lock authentication (face or fingerprint) is required.
Signing in for the first time with Passkey on Chrome desktop requires a mobile device.source: Vines / Reproduction
Google Passkey on the desktop
To use the passkey on the computer, the user can use the Android or iOS device to set up the first login. According to Google, the device does not share the access key when the login is performed and requires a QR code to be read.
“Only the generated code is shared securely with the website, so unlike a password, there is nothing to leak,” Google’s blog explains. After configuration, login is via Passkey in the browser’s password manager.
Windows 11 and macOS users can manage access through the same browser. Next, the person has to access Settings and enter the Autofill area to check the saved information.
On the desktop, it is possible to manage logins configured with a passkey.source: Chromium / Disclosure
Support for iOS and Chrome OS
It has been revealed that the Chrome team is working on Passkey support for iOS and Chrome OS. However, Big Tech points out that the technology may take time to be widely adopted in all locations, and thus make it to other systems.
“Passwords will continue to be a part of our lives as we make this transition, so we remain committed to making traditional logins more secure and easier with Google Password Manager,” the developers highlighted.
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