Card 08Understanding passkeys
Sign in with Face ID, without a password.
A passkey is a modern alternative to a password. Instead of typing an address and a complicated password, the site can offer:
- Sign in with a passkey
- Face ID
- Signed in
Apple states that passkeys use cryptographic mechanisms and are designed to resist phishing.
When to use them?
If a reputable service offers to create a passkey, it is usually a very good option. Your Passwords app can keep passkeys just as it keeps passwords.
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