Google is taking another major step toward abolishing passwords by rolling out passkeys for Google accounts.
How to use Google Passkeys: Log in to your Google or Gmail account and don't enter your password every time!
Your Google Account no longer requires a password now that Google flips the switch on passkey support. And once you set it up, you'll be able to sign in to your Google accounts in a way that's more like unlocking your phone.
The call to ditch passwords has grown louder since modern technology has proven time and again that they can often be stolen or (if they’re too weak) guessed. Passwords let you log into your Google account with your face, fingerprint, or a personal PIN, just like we do with our smartphones. Of course, biometric readers like fingerprint scanners or facial recognition cameras are required to use a password, meaning that while passwords are available, not every device can use them.
But don’t panic: For now, passkeys aren’t replacing your passwords or two-factor authentication entirely. Google is offering the option as an introductory feature, with plans to phase out passwords in favor of this more secure approach to online logins. It’s likely to be a while before passwords as we know them are completely abolished, so for now, think of it as a faster way to securely access your account.
