A few months after Android, WhatsApp introduces passkeys for iOS. Passkeys provide a more secure login method to log in.

After a short testing phase, WhatsApp introduced passkeys for Android users in October 2023. Six months later, it’s finally iOS’s turn. WhatsApp confirms this with an X post. The rollout will take place over several weeks, so it may take a while for the feature to appear in your settings.

With the introduction of Passkeys, WhatsApp is ready to ditch traditional login methods. Passkeys are based on unique cryptographic key pairs stored on your device. The function replaces the SMS that is sent once when you install WhatsApp on a new phone. Thanks to this password-free system, you can save time when installing WhatsApp on a new device.

Do you want to use passkeys? You can find the function under the menu Account in the settings. Then you go to Pass key and create your unique key. Then choose a password manager to store the key (it doesn’t necessarily have to be iCloud) and confirm with your fingerprint, face scan or a PIN code. You can revoke a passkey at any time.