Use Passkeys

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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

What are Passkeys?

How do I configure and use Passkeys at Riverdale?

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.