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A small but important tweak will change the login experience forever.
Google has introduced a new feature that allows Chrome users to sync passkeys across devices using a PIN code. This feature is now available for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android.
As Chrome product manager Chirag Desai notes, the introduction of the PIN adds an extra layer of protection by providing end-to-end encryption of keys that provide strong protection not only from attackers, but even from Google itself.
The default PIN is six digits, however, users can choose a more complex alphanumeric code through settings. In addition, it is now possible to log in to online services using biometrics without having to scan a QR code.
Previously, passkeys could only be saved in Google Password Manager on Android devices, and they required a QR code scan to be used on other platforms. With the new update, the process is greatly simplified. iOS support is expected to be added soon.
As a precaution, an important restriction has been introduced: to use passkeys on a new device, you need to know either the Google Password Manager PIN or the Android screen unlock code. This data is necessary for secure access to stored keys and their synchronization between devices.
According to Google in May of this year, Passkey technology is already actively used on more than 400 million accounts. And in July, access keys were offered to high-risk users as part of the Advanced Protection Program (APP).
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Google has introduced a new feature that allows Chrome users to sync passkeys across devices using a PIN code. This feature is now available for Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, and Android.
As Chrome product manager Chirag Desai notes, the introduction of the PIN adds an extra layer of protection by providing end-to-end encryption of keys that provide strong protection not only from attackers, but even from Google itself.
The default PIN is six digits, however, users can choose a more complex alphanumeric code through settings. In addition, it is now possible to log in to online services using biometrics without having to scan a QR code.
Previously, passkeys could only be saved in Google Password Manager on Android devices, and they required a QR code scan to be used on other platforms. With the new update, the process is greatly simplified. iOS support is expected to be added soon.
As a precaution, an important restriction has been introduced: to use passkeys on a new device, you need to know either the Google Password Manager PIN or the Android screen unlock code. This data is necessary for secure access to stored keys and their synchronization between devices.
According to Google in May of this year, Passkey technology is already actively used on more than 400 million accounts. And in July, access keys were offered to high-risk users as part of the Advanced Protection Program (APP).
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