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WebAuthn
Abbreviation for Web Authentication
In short and in plain language
WebAuthn is a standard for signing in on the web without a password.
You sign in with a key on your own device. You unlock it with your finger, for example.
You do not have to remember or type a password. This helps many people.
Definition
WebAuthn is a W3C web standard for signing in with cryptographic keys instead of passwords. It is the basis for passkeys, which are unlocked by fingerprint, face recognition or a device PIN, for example. Because no password has to be typed or remembered, this can make signing in easier for many people.