Telegram has introduced support for passkeys in its latest update, marking a significant shift away from SMS-based login systems in favor of modern, phishing-resistant authentication methods.
The move to support passkeys brings Telegram in line with a growing number of platforms embracing the FIDO2 standard, a cryptographic login method backed by the FIDO Alliance and major industry players including Apple, Google, and Microsoft. With passkeys, Telegram users can now authenticate into their accounts using biometric data like Face ID or fingerprints, or a device PIN, instead of waiting for SMS codes that may be delayed or intercepted.
