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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 '''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'''. Β 
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.
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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'''. Β 


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


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.