X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, has recently expanded its passkey login feature for iOS devices globally. This enhancement allows iPhone users worldwide to utilize a passkey as a secure and convenient login option for their devices and accounts.

But what exactly are passkeys? Passkeys are created using public key cryptography from the WebAuthentication standard. Here’s a simple breakdown of how it works: when you create an account, your device generates a unique key pair – one public key stored by X securely and one private key kept on your device. This setup ensures that your passkey is never shared with X, enhancing security and reducing the risk of unauthorized access.

With passkeys, say goodbye to struggling with complex passwords! Instead, you can easily access your accounts using Face ID or Touch ID biometric data.

The introduction of passkeys offers two significant advantages:

– Easy login: Once set up, using a passkey for login simplifies the process across different devices without the hassle of memorizing or resetting passwords.
– Better security: Passkeys provide a higher level of security as they are uniquely generated by your device, making them more resistant to security threats like unauthorized access.

If you’re an X user with an iOS device looking to enable passkey login, follow these steps:

1. Log in to the X app with your account.
2. Click on “Your account” in the navigation bar.
3. Select “Settings and privacy,” then go to “Security and account access,” followed by “Security.”
4. Under “Additional password protection,” click on “Passkey.”
5. Enter your password when prompted.
6. Choose “Add a passkey” and follow the provided prompts.

By incorporating passkeys into your X account settings, you can enhance both security and user experience on your iOS device effortlessly.