Chapter 4: Security features

Setup passwordless authentication

Thank you for choosing Intuitive Password for your secure password management needs. Our passwordless authentication feature provides a seamless and secure login experience for our users. With this feature, you can log in to your Intuitive Password account using a FIDO2-certified passkey, eliminating the need to remember and enter a master password every time you access your account.

Why choose passwordless authentication?

Passwordless authentication significantly reduces the risk of credential theft and unauthorized access. Since there are no passwords to remember or share, the likelihood of phishing attacks or password breaches is greatly diminished. With passwordless authentication, you no longer need to remember complex passwords or go through the hassle of resetting them. Simply plug in your FIDO2-certified passkey, and you're ready to access your account.

Setting up passwordless authentication

  1. Click "Features" on the left-hand side of your screen, then select "Passwordless Authentication" from the dropdown list.
  4. Enter a name for your passkey to help identify it, then insert your FIDO2-certified passkey into an available USB port on your computer. After inserting the passkey, click the "Verify Passkey" button to proceed.
  5. Once the passkey has been verified, you will see the status and type of your passkey on the screen.
  7. Enter your security answer and login password, then click the "Register Passkey" button to add this passkey to your account.
  8. Once finished, you will see your registered passkey on the "Passwordless Authentication" panel. You can add more passkeys for account authentication by clicking the "Register a Passkey" button and repeating the steps above.

By following these steps, you can easily set up passwordless authentication for your Intuitive Password account, providing a more secure and convenient login experience. If you have any questions or encounter any issues during the setup process, please don't hesitate to contact our support team for assistance. We're here to help ensure that your experience with Intuitive Password is smooth and hassle-free.

FAQs for this topic

Passwordless authentication is a modern approach to logging into accounts without relying on traditional passwords. Instead, it utilizes FIDO2-certified passkeys, such as USB security keys or biometric authentication, to verify the user's identity securely.

Passwordless authentication offers several advantages, including enhanced security by reducing the risk of credential theft and phishing attacks. Additionally, it provides a more convenient user experience since users no longer need to remember complex passwords or go through the hassle of resetting them.

Passwordless authentication offers numerous benefits, including increased security, simplified login processes, and reduced reliance on memorizing or managing passwords. By eliminating passwords, it significantly reduces the risk of password-related security breaches and enhances the overall user experience.

Yes, you can add multiple passkeys for authentication to your Intuitive Password account. Simply click the "Register a Passkey" button within the "Passwordless Authentication" section and follow the setup process for each additional passkey you wish to register. This flexibility allows users to utilize multiple devices or authentication methods for accessing their accounts securely.