Google has announced a significant shift toward a passwordless future by making passkeys the default login method for its personal accounts. Upon signing in, users will now be prompted to set up a passkey using biometric options such as face scans, fingerprints, or PINs, with the “Skip password when possible” feature enabled by default in account settings.
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Google Takes Giant Step Toward Passwordless World With New Passkey Setting
Posted by: John P. Mello Jr. October 11, 2023 05:00 AMGoogle has announced a significant shift toward a passwordless future by making passkeys the default login method for its personal accounts. Upon signing in, users will now be prompted to set up a passkey using biometric options such as face scans, fingerprints, or PINs, with the “Skip password when possible” feature enabled by default in account settings.