Google on Thursday unveiled a PIN password manager that lets Chrome Web users sync their passwords across Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS and Android devices.
“This PIN adds an extra layer of security to ensure that your access keys are end-to-end encrypted and cannot be accessed by anyone, not even Google,” said Chrome Product Manager Chirag Desai. said.
The default PIN is a six-digit code, although you can also create a longer alphanumeric PIN by selecting PIN Options.
This marks a change from the previous status quo where users could only save passkeys to save passkeys in Google Password Manager on Android.
While the passkeys could be used on other platforms, it was necessary to scan the QR code using the device where they were generated.
The latest change removes this step, making it much easier for users to log into online services using access keys by simply scanning their biometrics. Google noted that iOS support is expected in the near future.
However, this requires users to know the password manager PIN or screen lock for their Android devices before using the passkeys on the new device.
“These recovery factors will allow you to securely access your saved passkeys and sync new ones across your computers and Android devices,” Desai said.
The development is going like a technological giant said as of May 2024, access keys are used by more than 400 million Google accounts. Two months later, a phishing-resistant alternative appeared are available to high-risk users through the Advanced Protection Program (APP).
