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Google looking to make passwords obsolete. Find out what you will need.

Tuesday, Google said passcodes are easier to remember, quicker to use and also more secure.

News 12 Staff

Oct 11, 2023, 8:01 AM

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Google is looking to make your passwords obsolete.

Instead, the company wants you to create passkeys to unlock accounts and devices - like using a fingerprint, face scan or PIN.

Tuesday, Google said passcodes are easier to remember, quicker to use and also more secure.

It says the technology will now become the go-to option during password creation.

Users will still be able to dodge passkeys altogether and keep their passwords.

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