Google Leads Major Tech Companies in Phasing Out Passwords for More Secure Passkeys

Google is switching to "passkeys" instead of passwords for logging into Google accounts. Passkeys use your device's biometrics or PIN to verify your identity.

Passkeys are more secure than passwords since they are unique to you and not stored on company servers. They also remove the need for two-factor authentication codes.

Major companies like Uber, PayPal, Apple, and Amazon now support passkey sign-ins. The technology is still in early stages but could eventually replace passwords.

To set up passkeys, Google will prompt you or go to account settings and enable under security options. Save passkeys to your cloud account or a password manager.

Benefits of passkeys include no more forgotten passwords, better protection against hacked credentials, and removing the hassle of two-factor authentication.