Google Takes Major Step to Replace Passwords with Passkeys

Google announced passkeys will replace passwords as the default sign-in method. Passkeys use biometrics like fingerprints instead of passwords.

Passkeys are faster, more secure, and prevent phishing since a hacker needs your physical device.

Experts have predicted the death of passwords for years, but Google is well-positioned to finally make it happen by changing the default for its users.

Google will prompt users to create passkeys and give the option to skip passwords. But passwords won't disappear immediately.

Google is partnering with other tech companies to adopt passkeys. Replacing passwords will take time but is now a major step closer.