{"id":254400,"date":"2024-08-14T23:53:38","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T23:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/14\/x-adds-passkey-logins-for-android-users\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:12:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:12:23","slug":"x-adds-passkey-logins-for-android-users","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/14\/x-adds-passkey-logins-for-android-users\/","title":{"rendered":"X adds passkey logins for Android users"},"content":{"rendered":"

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X <\/a> today that it is rolling out support for passkeys on its Android app. The social media platform formerly known as Twitter introduced this security option for iOS users <\/a> in January, then <\/a> in April.<\/p>\n

Passkeys started to take off as an option from tech companies and online services last year. We have a detailed <\/a>, but in short, this approach to protecting an account creates a digital authentication credential. It’s a stronger alternative to passwords, which can be guessed or stolen. Even <\/a> have been moving to offer a passkey option for customers.<\/p>\n

For X users, you’ll still need a password in order to create an account. But once you’re in the app, you’ll need to click through some menu options to <\/a> a passkey. It’s listed under “Additional password protection” in the Security tab.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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