How to Use Google Workspace Passkeys for Password less Authentication.

 

Google Workspace Passkeys for Password less Authentication

Passwords are often the weakest link in online security. They can be easily forgotten, stolen, or compromised by phishing attacks. That’s why Google has introduced a new way to sign in to your Google Workspace account without a password.

Passkeys are a simple and secure alternative to passwords. With a passkey, you can sign in to your Google Workspace account with your fingerprint, face scan or by device screen lock like a PIN or pattern. Passkeys provide the strongest protection against threats like phishing, since they are stored on your local device and cannot be guessed or reused by attackers.

In this blog post, we will explain how to set up and use passkeys for your Google Workspace account and what benefits they offer for your productivity and security.

What are passkeys and how do they work?

Passkeys are a new authentication method that Google developed as a member of the FIDO Alliance, an open industry association committed to reducing reliance on passwords and making the Internet safer. Passkeys are based on the FIDO2 protocol, which enables password less sign-in across devices and platforms.

To create a passkey, you need a device that supports the FIDO2 protocol, such as a laptop, a smartphone or a hardware security key. You also need a supported browser, such as Chrome, Safari or Edge. Your device must have a screen lock enabled, and your browser must have Bluetooth enabled if you want to use a passkey on your phone to sign in to another computer.

When you create a passkey, you opt in to a passkey-first, password less sign-in experience. This means that whenever you sign in to your Google Workspace account, you will be prompted to use your passkey instead of your password. You can still use your password and a second factor, if you have one set up, but passkeys offer a simpler and faster way to sign in.

Your passkey is unique to your device and your Google Workspace account. It is never shared with Google or any other third-party partners. You simply use your fingerprint, face scan, or screen lock to verify that it is you accessing your private key.

How to set up passkeys for your Google Workspace account?

To set up passkeys for your Google Workspace account, you need to follow these steps:

1. Go to https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/passkeys.
2. Tap Create a passkey and then Continue.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to create your passkey. You may need to sign in to your Google Workspace account or verify your identity.
4. Once you create your passkey, you can use it to sign in to your Google Workspace account, as well as some third-party apps or services that support passkeys.
5. To manage your passkeys, go to https://myaccount.google.com/signinoptions/passkeys again. You can see which devices have passkeys, remove passkeys from devices, or create passkeys on new devices.

What are the benefits of using passkeys for your Google Workspace account?

Using passkeys for your Google Workspace account has several benefits for your productivity and security, such as:

• You can sign in faster and easier, without having to remember or type passwords.
• You can sign in securely, without worrying about phishing or other attacks that target passwords.
• You can sign in across devices and platforms, without having to carry or plug in hardware security keys.
• You can sign in to some third-party apps or services that support passkeys, without having to create or manage separate passwords.

Passkeys are also compatible with Google Workspace features such as 2-Step Verification and the Advanced Protection Program. If your account has 2-Step Verification or is enrolled in the Advanced Protection Program, a passkey bypasses your second authentication step, since it verifies that you have possession of your device.

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