Last updated on October 17, 2025
Passkeys are a safer and easier way to log in than traditional passwords. Instead of remembering and typing a password, you can simply use your fingerprint, face, PIN, or unlock pattern. This makes logging in quick, simple, and secure.
Passwords often cause problems as they are hard to remember, easy to forget, and can be stolen by hackers. They also create extra work for both users and developers. Passkeys solve these problems by removing the need for passwords altogether.
They also provide stronger protection against phishing attacks and make extra verification codes (like SMS or app-based one-time passcodes) unnecessary. Best of all, passkeys are designed to work across your devices, browsers, and operating systems, giving you a smooth and secure sign-in experience anywhere.
What Are Passkeys?
A passkey is like a digital key that unlocks your online accounts without needing a password. It is stored safely on your device, such as your phone, tablet, or laptop.
When you log in, instead of typing a password, you just confirm it’s you by using your fingerprint, face scan, PIN, or unlock pattern. Once you do that, the passkey on your device works in the background to sign you in securely.
The important thing to know is that only your device holds the private key (the secret part), and the website or app only receives a public version. This means hackers can’t steal your password from a company’s server because there isn’t one to steal.
Why Passkeys Are Better
- Hackers can trick people to steal passwords, but passkeys don’t work on fake websites.
- Your key only works on the real app or website.
- With passwords, if a company is hacked, your account is in danger.
- With passkeys, nothing useful is stored on the company’s side. Your key stays safe with you.
- No more typing or remembering.
- Just unlock your device and you’re signed in.
How to Create Passkeys?
To create a passkey for a website or application, a user first must register a passkey with that website or application.
- Go to the application and sign in using the existing sign-in method.
- Click Create a Passkey button.
- Check the information stored with the new passkey.
- Use the device’s screen unlock (fingerprint, face, PIN, or pattern) to create the passkey.
Smart speakers are helpful and fun, but they can silently collect more information than you realize. Taking these steps ensures you enjoy the benefits of technology without compromising your privacy.
Try it yourself
You can try Passkeys in this demo:
https://passkeys-demo.appspot.com/