Key Takeaways
- Passkeys eliminate the need to remember or type passwords, increasing convenience and security for users. They consist of a secret key saved on your device and a corresponding public key stored on the website's server.
- Currently, only a few passkey management services, such as Apple iCloud Keychain and 1Password, allow for passkey sharing. However, passkey sharing may never become widely practiced as businesses aim to discourage account sharing and prioritize user security.
- Passkeys are designed to enhance user security, and if sharing is too easy, it could weaken their effectiveness against phishing schemes and other attacks. Passkey sharing may be limited to certain groups or individuals within a passkey manager, and the future adoption and practices surrounding passkeys are still evolving.