Passkeys Spotlight Week begins November 18th

Posted by Joseph Lewis – Technical Writer, Android Developer Relations

Tired of headaches with passwords? Ready for a future where online authentication is both faster and more secure? Then mark your calendars for Passkeys Week, November 18-22! Passkeys are an easier and more secure alternative to passwords, and are increasingly becoming the industry standard. Google is proud to support passkeys across Chrome, Android and beyond.

Part of our Spotlight Weeks series, this is your opportunity to dive deep into the world of passkeys – the revolutionary technology poised to replace passwords for good. Whether you’re an Android or web developer, a security researcher, or just curious about the future of online identity, this week has something for you.

What are passkeys? They’re a new type of credential that are far more secure than passwords and much easier to use. Imagine logging in with your device lock you already have set up, such as a fingerprint scan or a face scan, instead of typing out a complex string of characters. No password is used or stored on a server that could be compromised, keeping you safe from phishing attacks. And since there’s no password, there’ s no arcane string of characters to remember. That’s the power of passkeys.

What you’ll get out of Passkeys Spotlight Week

• Gain expert insights: Join a video roundtable with Google identity experts to hear how passkeys are transforming the sign-in experience. Ask your questions on social media tagged with #PasskeysWeek, or submit your questions using our form.
• Sharpen your skills: Explore informative blog posts and practical code samples to learn how to integrate passkeys into your own Android apps and websites.
• Discover cross-platform solutions: See how passkeys work seamlessly across different operating systems and devices for a unified login experience.
• Stay ahead of the curve: Get the latest updates on passkey advancements and learn about modern identity integration solutions.

We’re showcasing content designed to enhance your developer experience and help you get started with adopting passkeys. These items will include:

• In-depth blog posts covering various aspects of passkey implementation and best practices.
• Practical code samples to help you get started with passkeys integration.
• A video roundtable where we answer your questions about passkeys, answered by Google experts.
• Case studies from developers who have already implemented passkeys.

How to participate

Passkeys Spotlight Week will happen entirely online at web.dev, developer.chrome.com and developer.android.com, and across Android and Chrome’s Developer’s social media channels:

Follow us for the latest updates, spread the word about Passkeys Spotlight Week, and use #PasskeysWeek on your favorite social media platforms to ask questions and share your passkeys projects with the community. Check the Android Identity developer page on Monday, November 18, 2024 to read our next blog post with full details!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best and be part of the passwordless revolution. Join us for Passkeys Spotlight Week and help shape the future of online authentication!