A few months after Android, WhatsApp rolls out passkeys to iOS. Passkeys offer a more secure login method to log in.
After a short test phase, WhatsApp rolled out passkeys to Android users in October 2023. Six months later, it’s finally iOS’s turn. WhatsApp confirms this with an X-post. The rollout will be spread over several weeks, so it may take a while before you see the feature pop up in your settings.
With the introduction of passkeys, WhatsApp is ready to throw traditional login methods overboard. Passkeys rely on unique cryptographic key pairs that are stored on your device. The function replaces the text message that is sent once when you install WhatsApp on a new phone. Thanks to this password-free system, you can save time when you install WhatsApp on a new device.
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Do you want to use passkeys? You will find the function under the menu Account in the settings. Then you go to Passkeys and create your unique key. Then choose a password manager to store the key in, this doesn’t necessarily have to be iCloud, and confirm with your fingerprint, facial scan or a PIN code. You can revoke a passkey at any time.
