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== Why use Passkeys? == | == 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 ''' | 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'''. | |||
== How do I configure and use Passkeys at Riverdale? == | == How do I configure and use Passkeys at Riverdale? == | ||
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# Click "Passkeys and security keys" | # Click "Passkeys and security keys" | ||
# Click "+ Create a Passkey" and follow the directions | # Click "+ Create a Passkey" and follow the directions | ||
When done, you will no longer be asked to provide a password to logon to Google, but instead supply the Passkey stored on your computer as part of the setup above. If you are using a password manager (strongly recommended!) then that passkey can be available on your other devices as well. | |||
== Where else can I use Passkeys? == | == Where else can I use Passkeys? == | ||
All modern web browsers have built-in support for Passkeys | All modern web browsers and operating systems have built-in support for Passkeys. | ||
Password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, all support Passkeys | Password managers like 1Password, Dashlane, all support Passkeys. | ||
[https://support.apple.com/en-us/102195 Apple has extensive support for Passkeys] in macOS, [https://support.apple.com/en-mt/guide/iphone/iphf538ea8d0/ios iOS], iPadOS. | [https://support.apple.com/en-us/102195 Apple has extensive support for Passkeys] in macOS, [https://support.apple.com/en-mt/guide/iphone/iphf538ea8d0/ios iOS], iPadOS. | ||