No More Passwords? Facebook Brings Passkeys To Mobile For Safer, Faster Logins

Meta is rolling out a new way to log in to Facebook on mobile — and it’s about to make passwords feel like a thing of the past. Say hello to passkeys — your fingerprint, face scan, or phone PIN now becomes your new login key.

What Are Passkeys?

Passkeys are secure digital credentials that replace traditional passwords. Instead of typing in letters or numbers you might forget (or worse, someone else might guess), you can now log in just by verifying it’s you — using your phone’s built-in security features like Face ID, fingerprint scan, or PIN.

Where and When?

Passkeys are launching soon for iOS and Android users on Facebook. And Meta isn’t stopping there — Messenger will also support passkeys in the coming months. The best part? One passkey works across both apps.

Why This Matters

Passkeys make logging in faster, smoother, and way more secure. They can’t be guessed, phished, or stolen like regular passwords or one-time codes. Developed by the FIDO Alliance — a group Meta is part of — passkeys are designed to reduce our global over-dependence on passwords.

Total Control, Total Privacy

Meta promises that your biometric data (like your fingerprint or face scan) stays on your device — it’s never seen, shared, or stored by them. Your device holds the key, and only you can unlock it.

More Than Just Logging In

Soon, passkeys won’t just help you log in — they’ll help you do more. Think auto-filling Meta Pay details during purchases, or securing your encrypted Messenger backups. A single passkey, endless possibilities.

How to Get Started

• Setting up a passkey is super simple:
• Head to Accounts Center in your Facebook Settings.
• Or, you might see a prompt when logging in.

Once set up, you can still use your old password when needed — handy if your current device doesn’t support passkeys.

With passkeys, Meta is not only upgrading how we log in — it's redefining online safety. Ready to ditch passwords? Your fingerprint just became your superpower.