Tech Desk
Aug 16, 2024
A representational image of X (formerly Twitter). — Freepik
X, formerly recognised as Twitter, unveiled that it is ready to release support for passkeys on Android. The release arrived as the social network launched support for passkeys to all iOS users earlier.
Passkey logins make it harder for hackers to remotely access your accounts since they require physical access to your phone. Unlike standard logins, passkeys utilise Face ID or Touch ID, a PIN, or a physical security authentication key to confirm logins.
What are passkeys?
Passkeys are a relatively new technology that sheds the requirement to rely on username and password combinations, which can be susceptible to phishing and other issues.
X introduced passkey support in the past year. Meanwhile, other big names that have done so include Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, PayPal, TikTok, WhatsApp and GitHub.
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On X, the integration of passkey support would help users who previously relied on SMS 2FA, an option that X removed for free users last year.
How to enable passkeys on X
- You can turn on passkeys on X by logging into the app, clicking 'Your account”' in the navigation bar and then choosing 'Settings and privacy.'
- Next, you are required to click 'Security and account access,' and then 'Security.'
- Under the 'Additional password protection' options select 'Passkey.'
- Click the 'Add a passkey' option and then follow the prompts to enable the feature.
