WhatsApp, a popular messaging app owned by Meta, has rolled out a new feature that prioritizes user safety over anything else. The passkey feature, a significant step towards enhancing user safety and security, has started rolling out for all.
For a long time, WhatsApp has maintained that it prioritizes user safety over anything else. The introduction of passkeys is among several recent features aimed at bolstering user safety and security in recent months.
What is Passkey on WhatsApp?
WhatsApp’s passkey verification gives multiple authentication options, including facial recognition, biometrics, or a PIN stored on Apple’s passkey manager. This variety of options provides convenience and guarantees robust protection against unauthorized access.
The passkey feature is designed to make it easier and safer to verify our accounts. It recently began rolling out on iOS, six months after becoming available for Android users. Initially, the feature was accessible to select beta testers, but now, according to WA Beta Info, all iOS users can access passkeys.
Passkey verification offers multiple authentication options, including facial recognition, biometrics, or a PIN stored on Apple’s passkey manager. This diverse range of options not only provides convenience but also ensures a robust defense against unauthorized access.
Upon setting up a passkey, iCloud Keychain securely stores it, allowing users to access WhatsApp using their device passcode or biometric authentication. iOS users gain access to the passkey feature by updating WhatsApp through the latest version available on the App Store.
