WhatsApp is rolling out passkey support on Android, a new type of login credential that is more secure and easier to use than passwords. Passkeys are generated by your device and stored locally, so they can’t be stolen or hacked.
To use passkeys on WhatsApp, you will need to have an Android device running Android 9 or later and a Google account. You will also need to enable two-factor authentication for your Google account.
Once you have enabled passkeys on WhatsApp, you will be able to log in to WhatsApp using your device’s biometric scanner or lock screen PIN. You will no longer need to enter a password.
Passkey support is currently rolling out to WhatsApp users on Android. It is expected to be available to all users in the coming weeks and months.
Here are some of the benefits of using passkeys on WhatsApp:
- Security: Passkeys are more secure than passwords because they are generated by your device and stored locally. This means that they can’t be stolen or hacked.
- Convenience: Passkeys are easier to use than passwords because you don’t need to remember them. You can log in to WhatsApp using your device’s biometric scanner or lock screen PIN.
- Privacy: Passkeys are more private than passwords because they are not stored on WhatsApp’s servers.
If you are a WhatsApp user on Android, I encourage you to enable passkeys as soon as they are available. It is a great way to improve the security of your account and make it easier to log in.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
