Quick and secure access with biometric authentication

Biometric authentication is a security measure that verifies your identity based on unique physical traits, such as your fingerprint or facial features, instead of a traditional password. By scanning these traits with a biometric device, you get quick and secure access to protected content without having to type or memorize any complicated passwords.

Biometric authentication is one of the most secure and convenient ways to protect your data. It’s highly resistant to phishing, since biological data is far less likely to be exposed than any string of characters. By removing text-based credentials from the equation, it also eliminates the risks of password reuse or leaks – and frees you from having to remember passwords altogether.
In NordPass, you can replace the Master Password with a fingerprint scan. Enable biometric authentication for NordPass on your macOS, Windows, Android, or iOS devices, and get instant access to your stored data with a single tap.

Over the past few years, different industries have widely adopted biometric technology. As a result, today, you can use it to unlock your phone, make payments, or even pass through airport security. It’s no surprise, then, that password managers and biometrics work together to provide fast, secure access to online accounts.

Biometric authentication can use a broad range of physical data. It can include your face, fingerprints, iris, voice, even palm veins or heartbeat. So far, the most common type of authentication is the biometric fingerprint reader - nearly every new mobile device is equipped with one.

Biometric authentication involves the use of specialized sensors that capture your physical characteristics as digital data. In the case of a fingerprint scan, for instance, these sensors detect differences in electrical conductivity on the surface of your finger to verify your identity.

To enable biometric authentication for NordPass, go to your device’s settings – whether on mobile or desktop – and give the app permission to use a fingerprint scan or Face ID.

Yes, biometric authentication is very safe. It’s much harder to crack than traditional passwords – especially weak ones. And because your biometric data is unique to you, it can’t be easily copied or exposed like text-based credentials can. A biometric password manager like NordPass takes advantage of this security, letting you use your fingerprint as a master key to your vault. This ensures that access is always just one touch away.