- Password sign-in remains available.
What changed
The UK government announced a wider passkey rollout for GOV.UK One Login, whose user base exceeds 23 million. It says more than 300,000 people switched during the initial trial. Users can authenticate with their device’s fingerprint, face recognition or PIN, while passwords remain an optional route.
Why it matters
The practical security change is reducing reliance on passwords that people can disclose to convincing imitation websites. For public services, making that protection part of an existing login system could broaden adoption without requiring a separate security product.
What remains unproven
The announcement does not measure reductions in successful account attacks. Its claim of sign-ins up to eight times faster is government-reported performance, without a detailed testing methodology on the page.
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Recorded source-check date: 15 Sep 2026. A link is not, by itself, evidence that every claim has been independently verified.
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