What are Passkeys? A Simple Guide
Remember the last time you forgot a password? Or that frustrating moment when you had to create a new one with "at least one capital letter, one number, and one special character"? Well, there's good news: those days are coming to an end, thanks to something called passkeys.
What's a Passkey?
Think of a passkey like your fingerprint – it's unique to you and you always have it with you. Instead of typing in passwords, you'll just use the same finger or face scan you already use to unlock your phone. That's it!
How Does It Work?
You know how you unlock your phone? Maybe you use your fingerprint, show your face, or type a simple PIN code. Passkeys work the same way. When you want to log into a website or app:
Click "Sign In"
Your device asks you to prove it's you (just like unlocking your phone)
You're in!
It's that simple. No more typing long passwords or trying to remember if you used an exclamation point or the number 1 at the end.
Why Is This Better Than Passwords?
It's Easier
Nothing to remember
No more password resets
No more typing long, complicated passwords
Works just like unlocking your phone
It's Safer
Can't be stolen like passwords can
Only works on real websites (no fake ones)
Protected by your phone's security
Hackers can't guess it
It's Always With You
Works on your phone and computer
Follows you when you get a new device
No more getting locked out of accounts
What If I Get a New Phone?
Don't worry! If you're using an iPhone, your passkeys move with your Apple ID. If you're using Android, they move with your Google Account. It's like how your contacts and photos follow you to your new phone.