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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? ==