The short video platform TikTok has announced that it will also be possible to log in with passkeys – on iOS devices. At the same time, it is confirmed that TikTok has now become a member of the FIDO Alliance. Passkeys replace traditional passwords and use encrypted biometric data already stored on your device. They are not processed directly by third-party apps – not even by TikTok.


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