The social network X (formerly Twitter) . However, the new option was only available to iOS users based in the US. As of today, X is making passkey login available globally. X rolling out passkey login globally The news was confirmed by X via its . “Passkeys is now available as a login option for everyone globally on iOS! Try it out,” the company said in a post on Monday. X also highlights that using a passkey makes accounts “less susceptible to phishing attacks and unauthorized access” since they’re “individually generated by your device.” Passkey is a technology developed by the FIDO Alliance in collaboration with major companies like
Apple, Google, and
Microsoft. Instead of traditional passwords, it enables users to log in using secure methods like facial recognition or biometrics, eliminating the need to create and type a passcode. When X removed support for SMS 2FA, the platform recommended that users migrate to another two-factor authentication method using apps like 1Password, iCloud Keychain, or
Google Authenticator. Those who still want to use SMS 2FA must subscribe to X Premium. To enable passkey on your X account, follow the steps below: If you’re an X user, make sure you . More details about enabling passkeys on X . Read also