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Passwordless Authentication
Authentication
Logging in without using a password.
Definition
Passwordless authentication means you can sign in without typing a password, using something like a passkey or security key.
In plain English
Logging in without using a password.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Fewer passwords means fewer leaks, reuse problems, and phishing attacks.
Example
Example: You sign in with a passkey plus Face ID.