The Google Password Manager service on the Android system is preparing to launch a new feature that allows users to import and export passkeys, in a move aimed at facilitating the management of login data and transferring it between different devices and services in a more secure and flexible manner.
Passkeys are a modern alternative to traditional passwords, as they rely on a double encryption system in which the device keeps the private key, while websites and services use the public key to log in via biometric verification methods such as fingerprint or facial recognition.
The importance of the new feature is especially evident when the phone is replaced or lost, as users previously faced difficulty in transferring the passkeys to a new device. That is why the FIDO Alliance is working to develop the “Credential Exchange Protocol” (CXP) standard, which allows these keys to be transferred securely between different devices and platforms.
According to technical reports, companies such as Apple and some password management applications, including Bitwarden and 1Password, already support this standard, allowing passkeys to be easily transferred between devices.
Although Google is a supporter of the CXP standard, its password manager has not yet provided official support for this feature, but researchers in the field of Android were able to monitor a hidden interface within the application that indicates the imminent launch of the import and export feature.
It is expected that the new feature, when officially launched, will contribute to making the process of transferring passkeys on Android devices easier, whether through Google’s password manager or through other applications that support the standard, such as “Samsung Pass.”
