Windows 11 Introduces Convenient Passkeys for Secure Website and App Access
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Microsoft is enhancing Windows 11's support for passkeys, a new standard aimed at replacing passwords for secure and convenient logins. The recent Insider Preview Build allows users to create and sign in to supported applications and websites using passkeys, which can be authenticated through a PIN, fingerprint, or face scan via Windows Hello. While Microsoft's Edge browser has supported passkeys for years, integrating it with Windows Hello simplifies credential management at the operating system level. Apple and Google have also added passkey support to their respective platforms, signaling a growing adoption of passwordless authentication.