What you need to know
- 1Password has announced the extension of the passkey beta program, simplifying the account setup process for anyone creating a new 1Password account.
- While currently limited to new accounts, 1Password plans to extend passkey functionality to existing users next year.
- Passkeys generate a private key (never shared with 1Password) and a public key (securely stored on servers), ensuring authentication even if the company's servers are compromised.
