How to Turn on Passkeys for Google Account: A Step-by-Step Guide

Gadgets360 - Sep 19, 2026

Google launched passkeys in 2023 as an alternative to passwords. They offer a convenient way to sign in with your fingerprint, face scan, or screen lock. Google designed Passkeys to protect against phishing and other attacks. In this article, we explain how to set up a passkey for a Google Account.

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