Passkeys are a safer, simpler approach to signing in that don't force you to choose between security and convenience. And with 1Password, you can use your passkeys on any device, anywhere in the world.
If you don't use a password manager, creating, remembering, and using strong passwords can be a huge hassle.
That's why so many people either:
Even so, people still forget and reset their passwords frequently, wasting precious time.
Passkeys are a new kind of login credential that entirely replaces passwords.
Unlike passwords, passkeys don't need to be memorized, there's no such thing as a "weak" passkey, and they can't be stolen in a data breach.
Passkeys are more secure than passwords, incredibly easy to use, and are supported by every major platform run by Apple, Google, and Microsoft.
Behind the scenes, each passkey consists of two interlocking parts.
The first part is stored on trusted devices (like your smartphone) and protected by biometrics or a device PIN. The second part is shared with the app or website you have an account for. Both are needed to authenticate you, and it's impossible to reverse-engineer one piece of the passkey from the other.
When you want to sign in, your device will prompt you to verify your identity using biometrics. Both parts of your passkey are then used to generate an authentication token for the app or website you’re signing in to.
This means that without physical access to your devices (and a way to unlock them), no one can log in to your passkey-protected accounts.
Passkeys offer additional benefits for business owners:
Passkeys use the same underlying technology regardless of where you generate them. But the way they're implemented can radically change how you can use, manage, and share them – or whether you can accomplish those tasks at all.
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1Password is going all-in on passkeys. We’re on a mission to build a simpler, safer, and passwordless future for everyone. We're going all in on passkeys because they’re easier to use than passwords, harder to steal or crack, and built on proven, open standards that are supported by every major platform.
Passkey support is coming to 1Password soon. Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming betas!
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Visit our passkey directory to learn where you can start using passkeys and upvote services that you wish had passkey support!
We believe passwordless is the future, and want to help everyone get there faster. Our mission has always been to eliminate the hassle of signing in, and passkeys are the best solution to that problem. Not only are they a great idea, they’re also an open standard with the critical industry support they need to succeed. That’s why we joined the FIDO Alliance and are committed to supporting passkeys.
Yes! Password managers are ideal for managing all your digital secrets, and that’s going to be more important than ever for passkeys. 1Password will help you create passkeys and keep them safe alongside your passwords, credit cards, and other private data. It will also sync them securely to all of your devices.
Passkey support is coming to 1Password in summer 2023. We’ll be introducing resources along the way to help you discover where passkeys can be used and how to set them up, as well as an easy way to upgrade your logins to passkeys.
Of course, passwords aren’t going away overnight, and most of us are going to be juggling passwords, passkeys, and other credentials like social logins and single sign-on for a long time to come. Our goal is to help you stay on top of the complexity with a system you can always trust, no matter how you sign in.
Passkeys are only one piece of the puzzle. Whether you're first in line to start using them, or you need to rely on passwords for a while longer, we've got you covered. With 1Password, you can focus on what you need to get done without worrying about how you're signing in.
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