What do passkeys do? Google says that passwords are no longer needed
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Google will start using passkeys instead of passwords from October 10.
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Passkeys are faster and more secure than passwords.
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Users can log in using a PIN, face, or fingerprint.
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Passkeys work with a device's authentication methods
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There are two types of keys involved in passkeys: one saved in the account and one on the device.
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Passkeys can be used on multiple devices.
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Services that use passkeys may require additional verification, such as a phone number or email address.
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Google has added passkey support to many of its products, and other companies like Uber and eBay have also implemented passkeys.
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