Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works

Google passkeys is currently available for developers to test via Google Play Services beta

Ahead of final rollout, Google has announced the release of its passkey support for developers on Android and Chrome. The American software giant says ‘passkey’ is a safer substitute for passwords and other phishable authentication factors. It will be integrated with the Google Password Manager to simplify sign-ins across devices, websites and applications — no matter the platform. But what is Google passkey and how does it work? Let’s find out:

Passkeys: What is it

Passkeys are a new type of login credential that replaces passwords. The authentication requires either biometric authentication -- such as a fingerprint or facial recognition