Security News > 2023 > May > You can now use passkeys to log in to your Google account

Users can now create passkeys for their Google account, the company has announced on Wednesday.

The passkey is stored on the enrolled device - local computer or mobile device - but can also be backed up to the iCloud Keychain or Google Password Manager and synced to other devices.

"Your device also ensures the signature can only be shared with Google websites and apps, and not with malicious phishing intermediaries. This means you don't have to be as watchful with where you use passkeys as you would with passwords, SMS verification codes, etc.," said Google's Arnar Birgisson and Diana K Smetters.

"Existing methods, including your password, will still work in case you need them, for example when using devices that don't support passkeys yet."

Users can use passkeys to access their account from someone else's device, though.

Finally, if a device with the passkey is lost or stolen, it's easy to revoke the passkey via Google account settings.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/05/03/google-account-passkeys/