Google Introduces Cross-Device Passkey Syncing for Passwordless Future

The update allows users to save and sync passkeys across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android devices, with iOS support coming soon.

Google has expanded its passkey feature, previously limited to Android, to now include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android, with ChromeOS in beta and iOS support on the way.
Users can now sync passkeys across multiple devices using Google Password Manager, eliminating the need to scan QR codes for cross-device access.
Passkeys offer a more secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords by using biometric authentication such as fingerprints or facial recognition.
A new Google Password Manager PIN adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that passkeys are end-to-end encrypted and inaccessible to anyone, including Google.
Passkeys are designed according to the FIDO Alliance standard and are resistant to phishing and other online attacks, making them safer than SMS or app-based one-time passwords.