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Google’s passkey syncing makes it easier to move on from passwords

Users no longer need to scan a QR code on Android to use them.

Chrome users will need to either unlock their Android screen or use the Password Manager PIN feature to use passkeys on new devices. The search giant is introducing a Google Password Manager PIN that allows users to securely save and synchronize passkeys for use across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android devices. The new PIN replaces the need to scan the QR code while ensuring that your saved passkeys remain protected by end-to-end encryption, so not even Google can access them.

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