Passkeys make switching to Android more challenging, but not for long

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• There’s currently no easy way to move passkeys between different providers, which makes switching operating systems harder for certain users.
• The FIDO Alliance is aware of this limitation and has published a working draft of specifications that, when implemented, would enable moving passkeys.
• Until then, users switching providers will have to manually create a new passkey for each website and save it to the desired password manager.

With all relevant operating systems now natively supporting passkeys, companies have been increasingly adopting them as an alternative to passwords. Relying on passkeys minimizes the risk of getting hacked, as users don’t have access to their cryptographic keys, and intercepting them is significantly more challenging. However, those switching between different service providers may prefer traditional passwords, as there’s currently no easy way to import or export passkeys. To minimize the friction separating distinct platforms, the FIDO Alliance is working on a solution that makes moving passkeys between them a breeze.

The FIDO Alliance has published (via Neowin) a working draft encompassing specifications that would make moving passkeys between providers possible. When implemented, users would be able to securely import and export their passkeys, making switching platforms less challenging. The press release reads:




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