X says goodbye to passwords on iPhone, this is the change with ‘passkeys’: what it means

2024-09-01 00:48:35

X (formerly known as Twitter) has launched a new login system for iPhone users in the United States.

Now, People will be able to log into their accounts X using ‘passkeys’. This way, they will be able to log in to the social network quickly and securely using facial recognition or fingerprint with ‘Touch ID’.

The company led by Elon Musk has announced that it is seeking to offer its users a more secure login method to increase the protection of your accounts and data.

The platform will allow traditional passwords to be replaced by an encrypted biometric authentication system to verify users’ identity.

This feature is only available on US iOS devices. (X)

X has introduced ‘passkeys’ as a new alternative to log in, aimed at network users on iOS devices. This feature is currently only available in the United States.

Passkeys are described as a simple form of access, as the entire process is performed on the same device. In addition, with these access keys, users can log into their accounts on different devices without having to remember or reset forgotten passwords.

X has highlighted that the use of ‘passkeys’ is a more secure login method compared to conventional passwordsbecause these access keys are generated individually for each account, thus providing more defense against phishing and unauthorized access.

In its help center, X has detailed that the ‘passkeys’ are generated using public key cryptography belonging to the WebAuthentication standard.

Once the user registers with the new passwords, they can use their fingerprint or face to enter X. (Illustrative Image Infobae)

This means that, When registering an account, the user’s device creates a set of unique keys: a public one, which is stored on X servers, and a private one, which is kept only on the user’s device and is “never shared with X” to maximize security.

Once the passcode is set, users can log into their account using facial recognition or ‘Touch ID’ to confirm their identity.

To activate passkeys, users must go to ‘Account Settings & Privacy’ in their profile menu. Then, under ‘Security and account access’, choose ‘Security’. Within that section, go to ‘Additional password protection’ and select ‘Access key’.

Next, enter the password you are currently using and select ‘Add a passkey’. Following the remaining instructions completes the setup for logging in with ‘passkeys’.

X said that passkeys will, for the moment, only be available on iOS. (Illustrative Image Infobae)

In addition, X “strongly” requested the use of these access keys to improve the security of the accountsbut clarified that they are not necessary to log in.

If a person loses or has their device stolen, their account will still be protected, X said. The user will still be able to log into his or her account with his or her usual password.

Passkeys are shared between a person’s devices via iCloud Keychain, which is like a digital keychain in Apple’s cloud, ensuring that the person has a backup if they lose their device.

If the Apple and X user loses all their devices, they will be able to recover their ‘passkeys’ thanks to a recovery function offered by the iCloud Keychain, known as escrow.

X assured that the accounts on his social network will remain safe even if a theft or loss occurs. (Illustrative Image Infobae)

An access code is a kind of digital key that is linked to a person’s online account.

By using it, you do not need to enter the username and password every time you want to log into your account, because The private key that each one has automatically confirms who they are.thanks to the fact that it communicates with a public key that is on the server.

This way, the session starts automatically. In addition, these keys are created without the person having to do anything and since there is no need to memorise access data, it is easier to use them. Also, if they need to be recovered, there is a secure system that allows this to be done without problems.

By: Infobae