Using passkeys on WhatsApp for iPhone: An easy tutorial
WhatsApp will soon join PayPal, Uber, and TikTok in adopting passkeys. The platform is currently beta testing passkeys on iOS, enabling iPhone users to authenticate their accounts without the traditional 6-digit OTP code. Passkeys, a new authentication method, utilize biometric or facial recognition instead of passwords or codes.
What are passkeys and how do they improve upon codes?
Passkeys, a security feature adopted by many websites and apps, are digital credentials generated for each account, allowing login without a password— or in WhatsApp’s case, without an OTP.
Passkeys offer several advantages over codes. Firstly, they are more convenient and faster, eliminating the need to wait for a code to be sent to your phone or email, or to enter it manually. Secondly, they are more secure, as they cannot be stolen or intercepted. Thirdly, they are more private, as they do not require you to share your phone number or email address with anyone.
Using passkeys on WhatsApp:
WhatsApp introduced passkeys for Android users last year and is now preparing to launch the feature for iPhone users in a forthcoming update. According to WABetaInfo, a website monitoring WhatsApp updates, WhatsApp is developing a new section in the app where users can set up their own passkeys.
To use passkeys on WhatsApp, ensure that you have updated the app to the latest version and follow these steps:
Here are the steps to use passkeys on WhatsApp for iPhone:
- Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner.
- Navigate to Settings > Passkeys.
- Select Create Passkeys.
- Follow the prompts on the screen.
After setting up your passkey, you can access your WhatsApp account on any device using your Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode. There will be no need for a 6-digit code to verify your account.