A year after their rather discreet launch, the access keys are enjoying great success on Amazon. The online commerce giant announced today that more than 175 million customers have already adopted this technology to secure their accounts.
Amazon said this October 15 in an article: “Today, we are delighted to announce that more than 175 million customers have activated access keys on their Amazon accounts, allowing them to log in six times faster than they could not do it otherwise. Adoption continues to grow every day as more customers discover the convenience of logging in without passwords. »
What is an access key?
Access keys are an authentication method that replaces traditional passwords. They function as a pair of unique digital keys: a public for the website or application and a privatestored securely on your device.
To log in, your phone/PC uses your private key, protected by your fingerprint, face or PIN, to respond to the website’s authentication request. This key stays on your device and is never shared, making the system much more secure than traditional passwords.
Apps like 1Password or Apple’s Passwords app already offer a solution for managing and generating complex passwords, freeing users from the headache of remembering. These tools represent a significant advance in security and could well become widespread in the years to come.
To activate this feature on your Amazon account, go to Connection and security your account, then click Configure next to Access keys. Follow the instructions and connect easily on your compatible devices.
Note that access key availability may vary across browsers and devices. If you use multiple Amazon domains (Amazon.fr, Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, etc.), you will need to configure an access key for each.
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