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A new Windows API allows third-party apps to take over passkey management.
1Password is the first password manager to utilize this feature.
To enable this option, you need to install the latest release of 1Password.
No doubt about it: The technology behind passkeys is confusing. It involves cryptographic keys and authenticators and standards with arcane names like FIDO2 and WebAuthn. It's no wonder your eyes glaze over.
But here's a little secret: You don't need to know all those details. You can reap the security benefit from passkeys by following one simple rule: If a website or app offers you the chance to create a passkey, just say yes. Use your face or your fingerprint or a PIN to prove your identity, and you're good to go. By following that rule, I've amassed a diverse collection of 30 or so passkeys that significantly reduce the friction of signing into websites and online services.
Passkeys made simpler
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