In an interview with The Verge, Dashlane’s chief product officer Donald Hasson explained that this decision was based on the fact that passkey technology “just wasn’t quite ready” for this feature.ĭashlane does, however, offer support for storing passkeys for other sites and services. Instead, it’s spun up its own passwordless login system.

In a certain sense, Dashlane’s announcement today is disappointing as the company isn’t supporting the passkey standard. In the event of total device loss, users can regain access to their account with a recovery key.

Dashlane will introduce a new, faster device setup flow using a registered device as part of the move to a passwordless login.

Users can create a Dashlane account on a mobile device without a Master Password, and they can still securely access their account with biometrics or a PIN code.

So instead of using a standard password to access your Dashlane database, you’ll authenticate using biometrics or a PIN code. The new system aims to address a number of the weaknesses that plague normal passwords, such as phishing attempts, social engineering, and password forgetfulness. The company announced the news in a blog post, explaining that the new system will rely on biometrics or a PIN code. Dashlane, one of the most popular password management apps, is doing away with its so-called master password in favor of a new password-free solution.

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