Amazon users now log in to their accounts with Passkey, which stands for biometric authentication such as Face ID or Touch ID. Apple introduced Passkey support in iOS 16, considering that you are already identified with the iPhone and Apple Watch’s biometric systems. Additionally, certain Mac keyboards can be unlocked with the Touch ID fingerprint reader, positively identifying the user. “This is about offering customers simultaneous ease of use and security in their Amazon experience,” Dave Treadwell, Amazon’s senior vice president of e-commerce, said in a statement. “While passwords will still be around for the foreseeable future, this is an exciting step in the right direction.” said.
Amazon took an important step towards secure login
“We are excited to be one of the first adopters of this new authentication method that helps us realize our vision of a more secure, password-free internet,” Treadwell continued. he continued. Although more than 16 months have passed since Apple announced Passkeys at WWDC 2022, it was Apple that popularized the idea. Passkeys were created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. Apple has brought support for this to users’ devices.
Amazon says, “When a customer uses a passcode on Amazon, it proves that they have access to their device and can unlock it. Customers no longer need to worry about remembering unique passwords or using easy-to-guess identifiers like names or birthdays.” said. The company says Passkey support is available for all Amazon users across browsers today.