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The passwordless future is here: with passkeys, enjoy a safer and more convenient way to secure and access your online accounts.
What is a passkey?
A passkey is a passwordless authentication credential that uses cryptographic keys instead of character-based passwords. It links your identity to your device, allowing you to sign in with built-in biometrics, such as a fingerprint, face scan, or device PIN. Because the private key never leaves your device, passkeys eliminate the need to remember or type passwords, offering faster, simpler, and more secure authentication.
How do passkeys work?
Passkeys are built on FIDO standards and are designed to replace passwords. Passkey technology combines biometric verification with cryptographic keys, offering a safer and more convenient alternative to passwords.
From passwords to passkeys
Meet the technology that will reshape our approach to cybersecurity.
Facing password limitations
Security breaches. Up to 86% of all basic web application attacks use stolen credentials for initial access.
Memory overload. The average user has around 170 passwords.
Business loss. Cybercrime will cost companies worldwide an estimated $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, up from $3 trillion in 2015. At a growth rate of 15%, year-on-year.
Passkeys — the new standard
The future is here. Are you ready?
Passkeys are the answer to the age-old password dilemma. Forget about memorization or the fear of choosing vulnerable passwords. Passkeys offer a new, more secure, and seamless way to log in to your accounts whether at home or at work.
Passkeys vs passwords: What’s the difference?
Here’s why passkeys are a more advanced solution compared to passwords
Passkeys
Strong by default, ensuring robust security
Eliminate the need to create complex strings of characters or commit them to memory
Are unique per-service, preventing the risk of reuse across multiple accounts
The private key associated with passkeys remains confidential, enhancing security
Offer high resistance to phishing , brute-force attacks , and other cyber threats
Passwords
Vary in strength, potentially leaving accounts vulnerable
Have to be memorized or securely stored to prevent unauthorized access
Can be reused across different apps or websites , posing security risks if compromised
Are shared with apps and websites, increasing the likelihood of interception
Can be susceptible to phishing attacks , compromising account security
Websites that support passkeys
See which companies already employ passwordless technology. Find the full list here.
Store, access, and share passkeys with NordPass
NordPass is a secure password manager that lets you create, use, and share passkeys across all your devices. It safely stores your login credentials, making it easy to sign in without typing passwords or worrying about security risks.
Frequently asked questions
Passkeys offer a safer, faster, and more convenient way to sign in, helping users and organizations replace passwords with modern, secure user authentication. Instead of relying on character-based logins, passkey authentication uses public-key cryptography and biometric verification, such as fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, or a device PIN.
Here’s why passkeys are a better choice:
Better user experience. There’s nothing to remember; just log in using biometrics or your device PIN. This removes the frustration of forgotten or weak passwords.
Stronger security. Each passkey is unique, encrypted, and stored locally on your device, making it resistant to phishing, credential stuffing, and other common cyberattacks.
Cross-platform compatibility. Built on the WebAuthentication (WebAuthn) standard from the FIDO Alliance, passkeys work seamlessly across browsers, devices, and operating systems.
Yes. While passwords rely on user-generated combinations of characters, passkeys—created under the FIDO Alliance’s authentication standards—are automatically generated and remain on the user’s devices. With passkeys, there’s nothing that a user needs to remember; they just need to have their device on hand. Moreover, passkeys are designed to be more resilient against common threats like phishing and brute-force attacks.
The transition to passkeys will take time. While the momentum is shifting toward passkeys, traditional passwords will still coexist with them for quite some time. However, as users experience the benefits of passkeys firsthand, they are poised to become the predominant method of user authentication.
Yes, a password manager remains an essential tool if you wish to stay safe online. As the digital world moves toward new and improved methods of user authentication, you'll encounter platforms that still rely on traditional passwords. NordPass ensures these passwords are securely stored and easily accessible. But that’s not all. NordPass is ready to help you securely store and manage passkeys as well as passwords.
The NordPass passkey manager is available on the mobile app, browser extension, web vault, and desktop app. You can use NordPass to store passkeys on any device with any plan.
Hacking a passkey is next to impossible. Third parties can’t access the private code stored on your device. Even if a device containing a passkey is stolen, the passkey can’t be activated without your biometric authentication. This makes passkeys a more robust security measure than passwords. Passkeys follow the encryption and authentication principles established by the FIDO Alliance, making them one of the most secure methods of user verification available today.
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