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Discover PasskeyIndex.io: Your Community Hub for Passkeys

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Are you looking for a list of sites and platforms that support seamless authentication via passkeys? PasskeyIndex.io is a community-driven platform dedicated to collecting and organizing a list of passkey-enabled services. From platforms to websites to developer tools and more, you can find a diverse collection of services that support passkey authentication.

Contributing to the PasskeyIndex for passwordless authentication

Contributing to PasskeyIndex.io is simple. By sharing services that support passkeys, you can help the community save time and effort, especially as passkey adoption accelerates. Here's how you can contribute to the list via a GitHub pull request:

  • Visit the PasskeyIndex.io GitHub repository at https://github.com/bitwarden/passkeys-index.

  • Fork the repository to your GitHub account.

  • Add your passkey to the appropriate category or create a new category if necessary. Be sure to provide clear and concise information about the passkey, including its name, service, and any relevant details.

  • Commit your changes and push them to your forked repository.

  • Submit a pull request to the main PasskeyIndex.io repository, explaining the changes you've made and why they should be included.

  • Sit back and relax while the PasskeyIndex.io community reviews your contribution. Once approved, your passkey will be added to the list for everyone to benefit from.

Why contribute?

By contributing to PasskeyIndex.io, you're helping the community access the resources they need and building a stronger and more collaborative network around modern passkey authentication. PasskeyIndex.io serves as a central hub for discovering services that support passkeys, streamlining your online experience and enhancing security.

What are passkeys?

Passkeys are a passwordless authentication mechanism that uses biometric authentication, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, to verify a user’s identity. Unlike passwords, passkeys do not require special characters or numbers to be secure and don’t need to be remembered by the user. Instead, passkeys are generated randomly and can be time-based or event-based, making them unique to each user and device. This modern approach to authentication not only simplifies the login process but also significantly enhances security.

Passkeys are a user-friendly authentication method that replaces traditional passwords. These secure credentials are stored on your device, such as a computer or phone, or within a password manager. They enhance security by employing public key cryptography and provide proof of ownership for your online accounts only when you unlock your device. The Authenticator Protocol, including standards like CTAP and FIDO, plays a crucial role in making online authentication more secure and user-friendly by streamlining the process across devices.

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How passkeys work

Passkeys leverage a pair of cryptographic keys: a private key and a public key. When a user creates a passkey, the private key is securely stored on the user’s device, while the public key is stored on the server. During the login process, the server generates a unique challenge that the user’s device signs using the private key. This signed message is returned to the server, which verifies the signature using the public key. If the signature is valid, access is granted. This method ensures that the private key never leaves the user’s device, providing a robust layer of security.

Benefits of passkeys

Passkeys offer numerous advantages over traditional passwords. One of the most significant benefits is their resistance to phishing attacks, as they don’t rely on shared secrets that can be intercepted. Additionally, passkeys eliminate the need for users to remember complex combinations, reducing the risk of weak passwords and password reuse. The convenience of cross-device authentication allows users to log in from any device without the hassle of remembering multiple passwords. This seamless experience not only enhances security but also improves user satisfaction.

Passkey security and safety

Passkeys are designed with security and safety at their core. They utilize public key cryptography, a highly secure encryption method resistant to hacking. By tying passkeys to biometric factors, such as fingerprints or facial recognition, they offer a level of security that traditional passwords cannot match. Furthermore, passkeys are not reusable and are primarily used for single sign-on purposes, ensuring that even if a passkey is stolen, it cannot be used to access other accounts. Passkeys can also be backed up, providing additional protection against loss. This combination of features makes passkeys a robust and reliable authentication method.

Visit the PasskeyIndex.io GitHub repository at https://github.com/bitwarden/passkeys-index to contribute.

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