Glossary

Passkeys

Passkeys are passwordless login credentials based on cryptographic authentication that can reduce phishing and account takeover risk.

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Passkeys definition

Passkeys are passwordless login credentials based on cryptographic authentication that can reduce phishing and account takeover risk.

Why it matters

Passkeys is part of the digital identity account stack because verified accounts increasingly depend on trusted identity, secure access and reliable account ownership signals.