⚜️ Passkeys are secure, but they're not two-factor authentication in and of themselves. I'll run the scenarios that explain why that is, and when 2FA might be involved.
⚜️ Passkeys and two-factor authentication
Passkeys enhance security but are not two-factor authentication (2FA). They replace passwords, with subsequent sign-ins requiring only the device’s unlock method. 2FA might still apply when using a new device or when required by the account, but passkeys themselves aren’t a two-factor mechanism.
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0:00 Is a Passkey Two-Factor Authentication?
0:45 Traditional two-factor
2:25 Basic passkeys
4:45 Once signed in, you can set up a passkey on that device.
6:00 Count the factors
7:15 More secure
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