Google Password Manager Adds Support for More Secure Passkeys

Google Password Manager now supports storing passkeys, which replace passwords using biometrics like fingerprints.

Passkeys have reduced failure rates and allow faster sign-ins compared to passwords, so Google may prompt users to switch.

The prompt to switch to passkeys is currently hidden behind a flag in the beta version of Google Mobile Services.

Major password managers like Google's already support passkeys, but the feature may spread more as they recommend using passkeys.

Passkeys use cryptographic key pairs, with one stored on your device and authenticated biometrically and the other stored on the website.