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Takeaway
This article explains what passkeys are and how they offer a new, safer way to log in to websites and apps. You will learn how passkeys work without passwords to make your online accounts more secure and easier to access.
Technical Subject Understandability
Beginner
Analogy/Comparison
Using a passkey is like having a special, unstealable key on your phone that unlocks a specific door (your online account) without ever showing the key itself to anyone.
Why It Matters
Passkeys make logging in much safer and simpler because you don’t have to remember or type a password that could be stolen. For example, they protect you from phishing scams, where tricky fake websites try to get you to give up your login information.
Related Terms
Passkey, FIDO Alliance, Phishing, Biometrics, Private key, Public key. Jargon Conversion: A passkey is a unique digital key stored on your device that lets you log in without a password. The FIDO Alliance is a group of companies that created this technology. Phishing is when fake websites or emails try to trick you into giving away your login details. Biometrics means using parts of your body, like your fingerprint or face scan, to prove who you are. A private key is a secret digital code kept safely on your own device. A public key is a different code that gets sent to the website to confirm your identity.
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