Highlights
- Amazon customers can now create passkeys within their Amazon settings.
- Passkeys offer a user-friendly way to log in to apps and websites.
- Passkeys are more resistant to phishing attacks compared to passwords and one-time codes.
Amazon is introducing a “passkey” feature for iOS devices, browsers, and mobile shopping apps. This will make it simpler and more secure for customers to log into their accounts without having to enter their usual login details. It is worth mentioning that the platform is following the lead of several other tech companies in adding passkey support to its apps recently.
Amazon passkey support details
- With Amazon passkey support, customers have the option to create passkeys within their Amazon settings. This means they can conveniently use the same face, fingerprint, or PIN they use to unlock their device.
- Passkey support is now accessible to all Amazon customers using web browsers. It’s also being introduced gradually in the iOS Amazon Shopping app, and support will be available on the Android Amazon Shopping app in the near future.
What is a passkey?
- Passkeys offer a user-friendly way to log in to apps and websites, providing a secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords.
- They are more secure because they can’t be easily written down or guessed, reducing the risk of someone accidentally sharing their passkey with a malicious actor.
- When a customer uses a passkey, it proves that they have their device and can unlock it, adding an extra layer of security.
- Customers no longer need to remember complex passwords or use easily guessable information like names or birthdays.
- Instead, they can use passkeys to log in, similar to how they unlock their devices using their fingerprint, face scan, or lock screen PIN.
- Passkeys are also more resistant to phishing attacks compared to passwords and one-time codes sent via text messages, making them a safer option for users.
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Amazon passkey: How to set it up
Customers can sign up for passkeys quickly by following a few simple steps. Here’s how.
- Users can set up passkey using their browser or the Amazon Shopping app on iOS.
- First, they need to go to Your Account, then select Login & Security.
- From there, they can choose to set up passkeys and follow the instructions.
- After adding a passkey to their account, they can use it to sign in on devices or browsers that support it.
- To confirm their identity, they can use their lock screen PIN or biometrics, like fingerprint or face recognition.
