{"id":2500,"date":"2023-05-15T03:22:43","date_gmt":"2023-05-15T10:22:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/blog\/?p=2500"},"modified":"2023-09-27T12:54:26","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T19:54:26","slug":"google-now-supports-passwordless-logins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ssls.com\/blog\/google-now-supports-passwordless-logins\/","title":{"rendered":"Google now supports passwordless logins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Google is now offering passkeys as an alternative to using passwords and two-step verification codes, joining a myriad of tech companies that have been doing the same<\/a> in recent times. This is welcome news for proponents of passkeys and security experts.
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Andrew Shikiar, executive director of FIDO Alliance, the people behind passkeys, expressed enthusiastic support in a statement<\/a>:
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\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled with Google\u2019s announcement today as it dramatically moves the needle on passkey adoption due both to Google\u2019s size, and to the breadth of the actual implementation \u2014 which essentially enables any Google account holder to use passkeys. I also think that this implementation will serve as a great example for other service providers and stands to be a tipping point for the accelerated adoption of passkeys.\u201d
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But what will this look like in action for Google users?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The transition to passkeys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In case you need a primer, passkeys are a more secure<\/a> alternative to passwords when signing into apps, websites, or any other online account or service. With a passkey, you have the option to access your Google account with a fingerprint, face scan, or a pin via your device screen lock. How is that more secure<\/a> than passwords? Well, much like SSL cert<\/a>i<\/a>ficates<\/a>, passkeys rely on public key cryptography to function. When you activate your passkey for Google or another account, a public key is registered, while the related private key is saved to your device. You also have the option to create a passkey on more than one device, but it\u2019s recommended that you don\u2019t do it on shared devices.\u00a0
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It\u2019s clear that Google plans to phase out passwords entirely in the future, as it described the move as the beginning of the end<\/a> for the password. However, they\u2019re not going to ditch them completely just yet, especially considering that not everyone owns a device with biometric support. However, the tech giant is encouraging users to make the switch sooner rather than later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to switch to Google\u2019s passkeys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, you must ensure that your software and hardware are up to the challenge. Currently, passkeys are not supported on Google Workspace accounts from schools and employers. You can only create passkeys on devices that can enable screen lock and Bluetooth and is one of the following: 
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