Start using passkeys with NordPass
The passwordless future is here: With passkeys, enjoy a safer and more convenient way to secure and access your online accounts.
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 100 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
How do passkeys work?
Passkeys are a replacement for passwords based on FIDO standards. Passkey technology combines biometric verification with cryptographic keys, offering a safer and more convenient alternative to passwords.
NordPass: A secure place for your passwords and passkeys alike
10 user pack
Recommended
5 to 250 users
Unlimited users
No credit card required
1 user account
Save %
30-day money-back guarantee
1 Premium user account
Save %
30-day money-back guarantee
6 Premium user accounts
Websites that support passkeys
See which companies already employ passwordless technology. Find the full list here.
- Amazon
- Ebay
- Nintendo
- Microsoft
- Github
- Shopify
- DocuSign
- Roblox
- Paypal
Store, access, and share passkeys with NordPass
Other platforms
Support for multiple device use
Cross-platform compatibility
Cross-platform sharing
Instant data portability on any device
Frequently asked questions
Passkeys are the next big step in user authentication, designed to replace traditional passwords and offer a safer and more user-friendly alternative. Instead of relying on a string of characters that a user needs to remember, passkey technology uses a combination of public-key cryptography and biometric data, such as a user’s fingerprint or facial recognition to authenticate the user.
Here’s a breakdown of what makes passkeys superior to passwords:
User experience. There's nothing to remember. You can log into sites and services using biometric authentication on your devices, like a fingerprint, facial recognition, or using your device pin. This eliminates the hassle of having to remember complex passwords or risking the use of overly simple ones.
Enhanced security. Each passkey is unique and can’t be reused, making them resistant to common attacks like phishing and credential stuffing. They're stored in an encrypted format on your devices, which further improves the overall security.
Cross-platform compatibility. Built on the WebAuthentication (WebAuthn) standard, passkeys are supported across various devices, browsers, and operating systems. Whether you're on your smartphone or laptop, the experience remains seamless.
While passwords rely on user-generated combinations of characters, passkeys are automatically generated and remain on the user’s devices. With passkeys, there’s nothing that a user needs to remember, all they have to have is 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 is gaining momentum, with many tech giants and platforms adopting this technology. With time we expect to see an increasing number of services integrating passkeys for enhanced security and user experience.
The transition to passkeys will take time. While the momentum is shifting towards passkeys, they will still coexist with traditional passwords for quite some time. However, as the benefits of passkeys become more evident, and users get to experience the benefits first-hand, they're set 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 towards new and improved ease 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 Holder is available on the desktop app, mobile apps, web vault, as well as browser extension. You’re able to use NordPass for passkeys storage with any device and any plan.
Hacking a passkey is next to impossible. Third parties can’t access the private code stored in your device. Even if the device containing a passkey is stolen, it can’t be activated without your biometric authentication, making it a more robust security measure than passwords.
Don't have NordPass yet?
All it takes is a few clicks. Enjoy easy password management now.