What is a passkeys app?
A Passkeys App helps you sign in to websites and apps more securely, without needing to remember or type a password. It stores and manages your passkeys, which are a safer, easier alternative to passwords.
How does it work?
When you create a passkey for an account, a unique digital key is saved on your device. This passkey is made up of two parts:
A public key, which is shared with the website or app.
A private key, which stays securely on your device and never gets shared.
When you sign in, your device uses the private key to prove it’s you, often by asking for Face ID, Touch ID, or your Passkeys App password. The app handles all of this in the background, so you don’t have to worry about entering your online account password.
The Passkeys App also makes things easier by syncing your passkeys across devices using your iCloud account. That means you only need to set a passkey once, and by syncing the app across devices, you can then use it to log in from your phone, tablet, or computer.
ℹ️ Note: Once you’ve created a passkey for an account (like Google, Amazon, or other supported services), your Passkeys App will let you sign in with a quick face scan, fingerprint, or password, without typing anything.
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