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Passkeys are a trap. Do not use them
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this post was submitted on 12 Oct 2026
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Also, like, if it doesn't allow me to set up a passkey because my manager or OS is not supported...I guess I'm not setting up a passkey then, which is OK by me, so there is no problem.
No problem until they make every other method more and more difficult. Which is already happening.
I only use passkeys when the alternative is an onerous song and dance.