Google is introducing "passkeys" as the default login method

Google announced that passkeys, which it described as the "beginning of the end" of passwords, would become the default password and login for all users. But change does not come overnight, we can expect it in moments.

"Passkeys" represent an alternative to all well-known passwords. They allow users to log into their account with the same biometric data or PIN they use to unlock their devices, or with a physical security key. This eliminates the need for users to use the traditional combination of username and password, which has been around for a long time and is still considered quite vulnerable.

While security technologies such as two-factor authentication and password managers add a layer of security, they are still not without flaws. For example: authentication codes sent via text messages can be intercepted by attackers, and password managers can (and have) been targeted by hackers.

Passkeys consist of two parts: one part remains on the application server or website, and the other part is stored on your device, which allows you to prove that you are the legal owner of the account. This makes remote access to your account almost completely impossible for hackers, as this requires physical access to the user's device - even in the event of hacking into the server.

Google was an early supporter of "passkeys" passwords. This is the first time for the technological giant demonstrated in May 2022 and announced support for "passkeys" passwords in the Android operating system and the Chrome browser. In May of this year, Google announced that it was rolling out support for password-free technology for Google Account owners worldwide.

On Tuesday, the company took another step closer to eliminating passwords by announcing that passkeys will become the default authentication method for all Google Account owners.

"This means that the next time you sign in to your Google Account, you may still see reminders to create and use passkeys, simplifying your future logins.,” said Google Product Managers Christiaan Brand and Sriram Karra.

Google claims that since the launch of "passkeys" for Google Accounts, 64 percent of users have said that they are easier to use compared to traditional methods such as passwords and two-step verification.

Google encourages all users to start using passkeys as their primary login option. The TechCrunch portal also recommends this option. Although setting up passkeys may seem like a chore, it's an investment that can save you from a potential security disaster in the future. In addition, it can also save valuable time, as Google claims that logging in with "passkeys" is 40 percent faster than using a password.