X (Previously Known as Twitter) Launches Passkeys for iPhone Users to Boost Account Security
The social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, has announced the availability of the passkey feature in its iPhone app to enhance the security of user accounts on the platform.
In a recent official post, the platform expressed excitement about introducing passkeys as a login option for users in the United States on the iOS system, this feature, currently available only in the U.S., is expected to roll out globally in the near future.
Today we’re excited to launch Passkeys as a login option for our US-based users on iOS!
A passkey is a new, easy to use, and secure way to log in to your account – all from your device. Passkeys are more secure than traditional passwords since they’re individually generated by…
— Safety (@Safety) January 23, 2024
X, on its official help center page, encourages users to utilize this new feature for a seamless login experience, once set up, the unique passkey allows users to log into their account across different devices without needing to remember or reset forgotten passwords.
Passkeys offer a stronger level of security for accounts as they are uniquely generated on the device and are less susceptible to security threats like phishing attacks compared to traditional passwords, users can create a passkey for their X account directly in the app after updating it.
This is done by navigating to “Settings and Privacy,” then “Security and Account Access,” choosing “Security,” tapping on “Additional Password Protection,” selecting “Passkey,” entering the current password, and following the on-screen instructions. The passkey can also be deleted later from the same settings.
Passkeys are stored in Apple’s iCloud Keychain service, to benefit from them across various apps, services, and websites, the iPhone must be running iOS 16 or a later version.
Passkeys rely on biometric authentication of the user’s identity, requiring fingerprint or facial recognition verification, unlike traditional passwords that depend on a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
