New specifications for passkeys will allow them to be shared between services

Two years ago, passkeys were introduced passkeys a technology that replaces traditional passwords with more secure authentication using security keys or biometrics. Now FIDO Alliance has announced new specifications that will allow users to import and export passkeys, making this technology even more convenient and flexible.

FIDO Alliance FIDO Alliance has announced new specifications that will allow users to import and export passkeys, making this technology even more convenient and flexible.

The ability to transfer passkeys between password managers

There is currently no secure way to move passkeys between different password managers. For example, if you saved a passkey in Apple’s Passwords app, you can’t easily move it to 1Password or vice versa. However, with the new specs, this will be possible.

According to a new announcement FIDO Alliance, the new specifications aim to expand user choice by offering the ability to import and export passkeys. The draft new specifications include Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF), which will allow not only the transfer of passkeys, but also other types of credentials. All data transferred will be encrypted, ensuring security during the migration process.

Security and support from leading companies

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In comparison, most modern password managers use CSV file format to import and export credentials, which is a much less secure solution. The new specifications provide strong encryption and data protection.

The company 1Password, which participated in the development of these specifications along with FIDO Alliance, has already confirmed its willingness to support the new formats for importing and exporting passkeys as soon as they become available. In addition, companies such as Dashlane, Bitwarden, NordPass and Google have also contributed to the development of these specifications.

Dashlane, Bitwarden, NordPass and Google have also contributed to the development of these specifications.

Although Apple was not mentioned in the statement, the company is part of the FIDO Alliance and was one of the first to introduce passkeys support with the release of iOS 16 in 2022. In the Apple ecosystem, passkeys are synchronized through iCloud and can be used to authenticate to other Apple devices by scanning QR code through an iPhone.

Passkeys can be used to authenticate to other Apple devices by scanning QR code through an iPhone.

When should we expect new features?”

Despite today’s announcement, it’s unlikely that new specifications for passkeys will be available before the end of this year, as the draft has yet to be approved after industry review. However, it is a significant step forward in the development of secure authentication technologies that will make passkeys more convenient for users around the world.

The new passkeys specification is a significant step forward in the development of secure authentication technologies that will make passkeys more convenient for users around the world.