The giant Google is intensifying its campaign to eliminate passwords by promoting the technology of “passkeys”, security keys. The company sees this approach as a safer and more user-friendly alternative.
For several months, Google has no longer hidden its ambition to do without passwords, and to make passkeys (security keys) the default option for users. This method, simpler and more secure, has received positive feedback from the community, which reassures the Mountain View firm in the idea of accelerating the process, smoothly despite everything. This is an innovation that should simplify online connection in the future.
An easier transition to passkeys for better security
The next time you sign in to your Google account, you should be prompted by the company to create and then use a security key, which will be enabled by default. At the same time, Google will ask you to activate an option allowing you to ignore the password as soon as possible, from the account settings.
To be able to use passkeys, you can use a fingerprint, a PIN code, or perform a scan of your face to unlock your device. The method is, according to Google, “ 40% faster than passwords » traditional. And above all, the security key is based on encryption which provides better security.
But even if the security key represents an undeniable step forward, it is mainly intended for the medium-term future. “ We know that new technologies take time to take hold », Recognizes the company, which predicts a long life for passwords.
Google is moving forward step by step, but advocates the effectiveness of the method
To avoid upsetting users, Google will always offer the possibility of using a password to log in. So, contrary to what we said above, a person can prevent the setting of security keys by default, by deactivating the famous option which allows traditional passwords to be ignored.
Google hopes to slowly but surely convince its hundreds of millions of password-loving users. “ One of the most immediate benefits of passkeys is that they save users from having to remember all those numbers and special characters that make up passwords. » Security keys have also proven themselves against phishing, the scourge of mailboxes.
Another reason for hope for the adoption of passeskeys: feedback from testers. Some have adopted security keys to use their favorite applications, such as Maps, YouTube or the search engine, and can no longer do without them. Google also knows that the method, offered on Uber and eBay, is being emulated. “ Compatibility with WhatsApp will also be available soon », Promises the firm. Security keys should gradually be offered to all Google users.
Source : Google
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