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Passkeys

Updated June 1, 2026Also called: passwordless login, fido2

A phishing-resistant, passwordless login tied to your device — it simply won't work on a fake site.

Passkeys replace passwords with a cryptographic credential stored on your device and unlocked by your fingerprint, face, or PIN. Because a passkey is bound to the real site's identity, it cannot be entered on a look-alike phishing page — neutralizing credential harvesting.

Where offered, passkeys are among the strongest protections against account takeover for your email, job boards, and financial accounts.

Frequently asked questions

Why are passkeys more phishing-resistant than passwords?

A passkey is cryptographically tied to the genuine website, so it won't authenticate on a fake look-alike page and there's no code or password for a scammer to steal. That closes the door on most phishing.

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