X is reportedly working on bringing Passkey support to its Android app.

x (formerly known as Twitter) may soon bring Pass the keys According to a report, support for its Android app. The social media platform introduced Passkeys to iOS devices in January, an alternative way to log into user accounts without requiring a password, and it may be available soon. Android Consumers too. The feature is reportedly currently in beta testing and was spotted in the public beta build of the app. It is likely to be rolled out globally in the coming weeks.

Stained Via AssembleDebug via SP Android , support for passkeys on X’s Android app was spotted in the latest beta release — beta version 10.32.0-beta — as well as in some strings of code in the beta app itself. Passkeys are being introduced in addition to existing security measures such as Two-factor authentication (2FA) and password reset protection. This is displayed within the app as per the screenshot shared below.

Passkey feature in beta version of X’s Android app
Photo credit: SP Android

According to the report, one such line of code “enables passkeys for added security that can be linked to your biometrics.” This section was a summary of a new settings item that allows users to turn on the pass feature. Once the feature is rolled out, it will reportedly be available. Settings and privacy > Security and Account Access > security. Available under the option menu. Additional password protection Section

Specifically, X users iOS This feature is already there as it debuted in January this year. There was no word on when it’s coming to Android users, however, the latest beta release points that a global release should be imminent. There is no update on the release date of the feature.

Passkeys have become a popular way to overcome the limitations of traditional passwords. Passwords are considered vulnerable to hacking and a random string of alphanumeric characters is often difficult to remember. Passkeys instead rely on alternative methods including Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, an authenticator app, or another device. Biometric protection is considered more secure than other options, but all methods offer better security than passwords.

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