The beta version of the X app for Android has gained support for passwordless authentication

X (formerly Twitter) is actively testing Passkeys support for its Android app. The passwordless authentication mechanism is already available to Apple iPhone users.

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Passkeys essentially eliminates the need to enter a password. Passkeys is a server-side authentication system for users. Google released the Passkeys feature last year.

X (Twitter) started adding passkeys support, but limited the feature to its iOS app. When activated, the feature generates two cryptographic keys for each account. One key is external and shared with supporting websites or apps, while the other is considered a "private key" that is stored locally.

Users can select the Passkeys option during the login process. Instead of entering a username and password combination, Passkeys relies on the interaction between a private key and a public key to authenticate the user. The access keys are available and valid on all compatible devices. Furthermore, these complex strings of encrypted data are not stored or transmitted to servers, increasing security. This feature can significantly reduce the effectiveness of phishing attacks and minimise data breaches through account compromise.

Source: AndroidHeadlines