WhatsApp Rolls Out Support for Passkeys to Enable Passwordless Logins
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WhatsApp rolls out support for passkeys on Android for passwordless secure logins. It is a phased rollout over next few weeks.
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Passkeys let you log in using your phone's biometrics instead of passwords. More secure, no need to remember passwords.
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Passkeys have a private key stored on your device and a public key on the service. Matching the keys logs you in.
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If you lose your device, you can authenticate to a new device via email or phone number. Or use a password manager.
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Passkeys are being marketed as the future replacement for passwords. But still early days, need to see if truly more practical.