We’ve been talking about the arrival of passkeys for a few months now, this new method of authentication relies on replacing traditional strings of characters to memorize. With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, Apple is finally introducing this new feature that will allow you to log into your account using your fingerprint or your face with Face ID.
This functionality already works on iCloud.com and appleid.apple.com for users running the latest developer betas on their devices. Also, the toggle switches will not only work for Apple features, but also “Sign in with Apple “.
Passkeys will replace passwords
We would like to remind you that a passcode is a form of authentication based on device-based security measures such as Face ID, Touch ID or PIN code. this saves users from having to remember complex passwords. After the passkey is created, it syncs across multiple devices. However, Apple’s current implementation requires users to sign in to these devices with a common Apple ID for syncing to happen seamlessly.
Note that Apple isn’t the only one interested in this technology, as Google also supports passkey-based logins for Google accounts. Introduced passkey support for Chrome on Windows, macOS, and Android. Additionally, Google recently expanded passkey functionality to more than 9 million organizations, allowing users to sign in to Workspace and Google Cloud products via passkeys.
With iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma, users can now bypass password login on icloud.com and apple.com domains with password support. After entering your Apple ID email address, you will see the “Sign in with iPhone” button. When you select this option, a QR code will appear that you can scan using the iPhone’s Camera app. Users who tap the yellow link will be able to verify their identity on the web using Face ID or Touch ID, eliminating the need to enter a password.