1Password announces support for Apple access key (Passkey) this summer

CTOnews.com, February 10 (Xinhua)-- Apple launched the Passkey function when it launched iOS 16 and macOS Ventura last fall. The 1Password team announced plans to fully support Passkey this summer, meaning users can use Passkey to unlock 1Password accounts.

1Password said in a blog post today:

Passkey also uses biometric technology, which completely eliminates the underlying password and has a more far-reaching impact.

In short, Passkey is based on the same security as our secret keys-- public key encryption-- but does not require a password. This ensures strong security attributes while making it easier to use.

1Password believes that supporting Passkey simplifies the user experience and enhances the security of passwords:

Create a 1Password account without a password or key

Easily log in to the new device.

Use your phone to unlock 1Password in Mac, PC, and browsers.

Attract more business users, friends and family to join

Use 1Password in places such as web pages through built-in support for biometric verification

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A passkey is an invisible encrypted entity used to replace a password. The pass key contains a key pair, and compared with the password, it greatly improves the security.

One of them is a public key, which is registered by the website or App you are using. The other is a private key, which is proprietary to your device. By using powerful and industry-standard encryption techniques, this key pair helps ensure a close and confidential relationship between the device and the website or App.

Access keys provide you with a simple and secure way to log in without using a password, relying on face ID (supported model) or touch ID (supported model) to identify you when you log on to supported websites and App.