Meta Adds Passkey Login Support to Facebook for Android and iOS Users
Facebook will now support passkeys, the next-generation password standard, according to a statement made by Meta Platforms on Wednesday. According to a post by the IT giant, passkeys are a new method of identity verification and account login that is simpler and more secure than standard passwords.
It is anticipated that passkey support will be accessible "soon" for iOS and Android smartphones. In the upcoming months, the feature will also be added to its Messenger platform. According to the business, passkeys can also be used to automatically fill up payment details when using Meta Pay to make transactions.
In October 2023, Meta released passkey compatibility for WhatsApp on Android, and a few months later, in April 2024, for iOS. When it intends to introduce passkeys to Instagram ...