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Why use Passkeys?

We've seen big changes in online security in the past few years. MFA (aka 2-step authentication), has seen a massive increase in the security of our systems, requiring both your password, and a "second factor" such as your phone which pretty effectively stops bad actors from accessing your accounts. The next evolution of online security is Passkeys, a replacement for passwords that are designed to provide websites and apps a password-less sign-in experience that is both more convenient and more secure.

What are Passkeys?

How do I configure and use Passkeys at Riverdale?

It's easy to setup Passkeys within your Riverdale Google Account, and then anytime you need to "logon with Google" your Passkey will be available right in your browser!

Start by logging into Google using your Riverdale Account
Open the Security settings page
Click "Passkeys and security keys"
Click "+ Create a Passkey" and follow the directions

Where else can I use Passkeys?

All modern web browsers have built-in support for Passkeys, as do all modern operating systems.

Password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, all support Passkeys

Apple has extensive support for Passkeys in macOS, iOS, iPadOS.

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 == Why use Passkeys? ==
-We've seen big changes in online security in the past few years. MFA or 2-step authentication, has been a massive increase in the security of our systems, requiring both your password, and a "second factor" such as your phone which pretty effectively stops bad actors from accessing your accounts. The next evolution of online security is Passkeys, which use cryptography
+We've seen big changes in online security in the past few years. MFA (aka 2-step authentication), has seen a massive increase in the security of our systems, requiring both your password, and a "second factor" such as your phone which pretty effectively stops bad actors from accessing your accounts. The next evolution of online security is '''Passkeys, a replacement for passwords that are designed to provide websites and apps a password-less sign-in experience that is both more convenient and more secure'''.
 == What are Passkeys? ==
 == How do I configure and use Passkeys at Riverdale? ==
+It's easy to setup Passkeys within your Riverdale Google Account, and then anytime you need to "logon with Google" your Passkey will be available right in your browser!
+# Start by logging into [https://mail.google.com/ Google using your Riverdale Account]
+# Open the [https://myaccount.google.com/security Security settings] page
+# Click "Passkeys and security keys"
+# Click "+ Create a Passkey" and follow the directions
 == Where else can I use Passkeys? ==