Google has announced a major shift in authentication methods for its users by making passkeys the default sign-in method.
The Problem with Passwords
For years, passwords have been the primary method of securing online accounts.
While multi-factor authentication and password managers have added a layer of security, they are not without flaws.
To address these concerns, Google has been an early advocate of passkeys as a viable alternative.
What are Passkeys?
Physical access to the users rig is required for successful authentication using passkeys.
In May, the company announced the global rollout of passkey support for Google account owners.
This means that users will start seeing prompts to create and use passkeys when signing into their Google Accounts.
Benefits of Passkeys
Google encourages all users to embrace passkeys as their primary sign-in option.
In addition to enhanced security, passkeys also offer a time-saving advantage.
Google claims that logging in via passkeys is 40% faster than using a password.
