---
title: "[Michał Sapka's website] Understanding Passkeys"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/micha-sapka-s-website-understanding-passkeys-79wuzsz9f
source_url: https://michal.sapka.me/articles/passkeys/
type: article
source: "Community Picks"
published: 2024-03-22T14:46:37.453Z
updated: 2024-05-09T08:39:06.345Z
tags: ["authentication", "passkeys"]
reading_time: 6
upvotes: 1
comments: 0
language: en
---

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# [Michał Sapka's website] Understanding Passkeys

**[Community Picks](https://daily.dev/sources/community)** · 6 min read · 1 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Passkeys, also known as WebAuthn, are a form of passwordless authentication that uses asymmetric cryptography to secure user accounts on the web. The FIDO Alliance promotes the use of Passkeys to reduce reliance on passwords and improve internet security. However, there are risks and limitations associated with using Passkeys, such as dependence on specific ecosystems and potential loss of access if certain conditions are not met.

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Tags: [#authentication](https://daily.dev/tags/authentication), [#passkeys](https://daily.dev/tags/passkeys)

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