Google Begins Testing Password-Free Logins
- 8 years ago
Google confirmed this morning it's now testing a new way to sign into your Google account without having to type in a password.
Instead, those who have been invited to try this new method of logging in authenticate by responding to a notification sent to their smartphone.
Passwords are often the weakest parts when it comes to securing users' accounts, as many don't use complex passwords or they reuse the same password across services.
This would be especially useful for those who always have their phone nearby while using Google services on other devices, like their computer, as well as those who have long and complicated passwords that are difficult to type.
Instead, those who have been invited to try this new method of logging in authenticate by responding to a notification sent to their smartphone.
Passwords are often the weakest parts when it comes to securing users' accounts, as many don't use complex passwords or they reuse the same password across services.
This would be especially useful for those who always have their phone nearby while using Google services on other devices, like their computer, as well as those who have long and complicated passwords that are difficult to type.