WhatsApp Launches Passkey Logins for Android, Replacing Passwords with Biometrics
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WhatsApp rolls out passwordless passkey login for Android users, replacing SMS two-factor authentication.
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Passkeys use your device's biometrics instead of passwords for secure access.
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Previously in beta testing, now available to all Android WhatsApp users.
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Small step toward never needing passwords that can be stolen or compromised.
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Passkeys are based on WebAuthn technology, with keys stored by the service and on your device.