Forget iPhone password, just get passkey- Here's how
Are you tired of remembering passwords? If you are an Apple iPhone user, you will not have to remember passwords now. iPhone users can now use passkeys to sign in on their iPhones. Passkeys give iPhone users a simple and secure way to sign in without passwords by relying on Face ID or Touch ID to identify them when they login on supporting websites and apps. According to the information provided by Apple, passkeys will be quick to log in, and have strong credentials thus making it safe from server leaks and phishing. Also, your Passkeys will be stored on your devices and will sync across multiple gadgets using Apple's iCloud Keychain.
"A passkey is a cryptographic entity that's not visible to you, and it's used in place of a password. A passkey consists of a key pair, which—compared to a password—profoundly improves security. One key is public, registered with the website or app you're using. The other key is private, held only by your devices. Through the use of powerful, industry-standard cryptography techniques, this key pair helps ensure a strong, private relationship between your devices and the website or app," Apple said.
The iPhone stores the passkey in iCloud Keychain, so it is available on all your devices where you are signed in with your Apple ID (iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura, or tvOS 16 required). Here is all you need to know about passkeys.
Depending on the website, browser, or app, saving a passkey to your iPhone and iCloud Keychain usually consists of steps similar to these. On your iPhone, do one of the following:
1. For a new account: On the account sign-up screen, enter an account name.
2. For an existing account: Sign in with your password, then go to the account management screen.
3. When you see the
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