1Password has announced that starting this summer, you will be able to log in without a password. This follows the moves of Google and Apple last year.
A passcode replaces a password by providing a unique digital key that is stored locally on your device. It can also be integrated with biometric security such as fingerprint and facial recognition.
1Password’s Access Keys are “based on the same security” as Private Keys, the lengthy recovery codes that the platform generates as alternative login options.
“Your password is all you need to log into 1Password, unlock your vault and securely access your data,” the company explains in a blog post.
“The number of sites and services that support passkeys is increasing every week, but if you want to get started quickly, or if you have to rely on passwords for a while, please use it.”
“Passwords are strong and unique by default, unlike passwords you create. They are generated and stored on your device and are never shared with our cloud services,” the company said.
“Access keys are also phishing-resistant, have 256 bits of entropy to prevent decryption, and offer even greater protection than private keys. They are protected by biometrics and hardware-level security , making it portable across all devices and platforms.
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