We all know the problem well enough: using passwords is tedious and insecure. With Passkey, however, an alternative has been created with which Internet users can not only log in more easily, but also more securely. Switch is therefore extremely pleased to announce the immediate support of Passkey in Switch edu-ID.
Passkeys are a new secure login standard developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium. With a Passkey, you can securely log in to edu-ID without having to enter a password. To unlock your Passkeys you can use the same biometric data or device password that you use to unlock your device. Passkeys are unique to you and are tied to a website, making them resistant to phishing and hacking attempts.
The best thing about Passkeys: If you have an up-to-date device (up-to-date computer, operating system, browser) you can use Passkeys right away. You don’t need to install any special apps, extensions or plugins.
To set up a Passkey for the edu-ID login, go to https://eduid.ch/account/security and configure Multi-factor Authentication. The wizard will then guide you through the setup.
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