Passkeys have recently been introduced as a new, more secure way to protect your Google account. They’re considered safer than traditional passwords because they rely on your unique biometric data, like your fingerprint or facial recognition, to log in. This makes it much harder for someone to hack into your account.
Passwords can be easy to guess or steal, especially if you use the same one on multiple sites. Passkeys eliminate this risk since there’s no password to steal, making phishing attempts ineffective. Plus, you won’t have to worry about remembering complicated passwords anymore.
Setting up a passkey for your Google account is simple. Just follow these steps:
Tools & Requirements
- A Google account
- A device with a biometric scanner (fingerprint or facial recognition)
- For desktops: Windows 10, macOS Ventura, or ChromeOS 109 or later
- For phones: iOS 16 or Android 9 or later
- A supported web browser: Chrome, Safari, or Edge
Quick Setup Steps
- Go to your Google account settings.
- Click on Security > Passkeys > Create a passkey.
- Use your biometric data (fingerprint or facial recognition) to create your passkey.
Detailed Guide
- Create a Passkey
- Log in to your Google account and go to Account Settings.
- Click on Security from the left-hand menu.
- Scroll to How you sign in to Google and select Passkeys.
- Click Create a passkey.
- Follow any prompts to allow your browser to access your system’s passkeys.
- Choose whether to store the passkey on your device or browser.
- Enter your biometric data when prompted. Once done, you’ll see a confirmation that your passkey has been created. From now on, you can log in with your passkey instead of a password.
- Remove Passkeys as Default Login
- If you prefer using a password, go to Security in your account settings.
- Find Skip password when possible and turn off the toggle.
Final Thoughts
Passkeys are a more secure and convenient way to log in to your Google account, removing the need to remember or reuse complex passwords. As more websites adopt passkeys, they may eventually replace passwords altogether, making your online accounts much safer.
