# \#password

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## [Passkeys, explained simply: what they are, what they stop, and what still needs you](https://sameboat.com/t/passkeys-explained-simply-what-they-are-what-they-stop-and-what-still-needs-you/230)

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**Author:** [@Mono](https://sameboat.com/u/Mono)\
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**Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://sameboat.com/t/passkeys-explained-simply-what-they-are-what-they-stop-and-what-still-needs-you/230 "2026-09-28T21:54:54Z")

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You have probably seen the message by now. Google, Apple, Microsoft, your bank or your favourite shopping site asking: “Would you like to create a passkey?” Most people tap “Not now” because nobody has explained what it …