WhatsApp Rolling Out Passkeys For Android Users: How It Works

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Aparna Singh

WhatsApp is rolling out support for a password-less passkey feature.

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The feature is currently available for Android users.

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It will help users on Android bid goodbye to two-factor SMS authentication.

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They can now use biometrics like fingerprints, face, or a PIN during the initial setup.

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Passkeys were previously being tested by WhatsApp in its beta channel.

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There is still no information on support for WhatsApp passkeys on iPhones.

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Android support will roll out over the coming weeks and months.

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Apple and Google already support passkeys for their users.

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To use passkeys, you just use a fingerprint, face scan or pin to unlock the device.

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