We have talked on several occasions that the way we log into our accounts has changed a lot and will do so even more soon. It seems that passwords, at least as we know and use them, are going to give way to other authentication methods. We have seen several cases in which we can enter without entering the password and now amazon take one more step. We are going to tell you how it will allow you to enter your account and buy more quickly.
This is a novelty that implies log in without using passwords traditional. You will not have to enter your username and the password that you have assigned, but you can use other faster authentication methods. It is something that is already present on other platforms.
Amazon allows access keys
From Amazon they have just launched a novelty in which they allow entry through access codes. What does this mean? Password or passkey, means that you will be able to log in using your fingerprint or facial recognition, for example, without having to enter your password of numbers, letters or symbols.
Now, with this new feature from Amazon, you will be able to log in simply with biometric data. If you have your device configured with a fingerprint, for example, you will be able to use it to log into your account. You will not need to enter a password or use two-step authentication. This will save time when entering, in addition to perfectly maintaining security.
For now, this novelty will be available for the web version from Amazon and for the iOS app. If you have an Android phone, you’ll have to wait even a little longer until it’s available. Enabling it is very simple and you only have to follow the steps that we are going to show below:
- Sign in to your Amazon account
- Go to the My account section
- Go to Login and security
- Search for “Password” and go to Settings
From there, you can log into your Amazon account using biometric data. If you want to configure it from the iOS application, make sure you have it updated so you can access this function without problems.
WebAuthn technology
This method is based on WebAuthn technology. It is a standard that was designed to replace passwords by biometric methods, as well as hardware devices. It is not something new, but we are seeing lately that more platforms are starting to use it. The last case is the one we have seen from Amazon.
In addition to gaining convenience and speed to log into an account, it is very useful for avoid Phishing attacks. After all, you won’t have to enter a password to enter. You will run less risk of that key ending up in the wrong hands. You are simply going to use your fingerprint, for example, which you already have configured on your device.
It’s a way of power login in one step. Of course, the first time you enter you will have to configure it and you will have to enter a code to verify that device. That fingerprint or facial recognition is not stored outside the device, so it is also a plus for security.
In short, using Amazon without passwords is now a reality. You will be able to make purchases faster, simply by configuring your fingerprint or facial recognition. You can always use Have I Been Pwned to check if any keys have been stolen.
