X adds passkey logins for Android users

X at the moment that it’s rolling out assist for passkeys on its Android app. The social media platform previously often called Twitter launched this safety choice for iOS customers in January, then in April.

Passkeys began to take off as an choice from tech firms and on-line companies final yr. We’ve an in depth , however briefly, this method to defending an account creates a digital authentication credential. It is a stronger different to passwords, which might be guessed or stolen. Even have been transferring to supply a passkey choice for patrons.

For X customers, you will nonetheless want a password as a way to create an account. However when you’re within the app, you will have to click on by some menu choices to a passkey. It is listed below “Extra password safety” within the Safety tab.