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Google enhances password manager with cross-device passkey syncing

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CALIFORNIA: Google has upgraded its Password Manager, enabling seamless passkey syncing across multiple platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

This update eliminates the need for QR code scanning, allowing users to access passkeys effortlessly across devices.

Previously limited to Android, passkeys are now stored and synced through Google Password Manager, with ChromeOS support in beta and iOS compatibility expected soon.

End-to-end encryption ensures robust protection against unauthorized access. As soon as a passkey is saved, it automatically syncs using Google Password Manager across all devices, providing strong protection against unauthorized access.

Passkeys, introduced by Google in 2023, offer a password-free sign-in experience using digital credentials. The latest update introduces an additional security feature: a mandatory six-digit PIN when using passkeys on new devices.

 

Staff Reporter

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