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WhatsApp Develops Passkey Feature to Speed Up and Secure Device Linking on Android
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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · Jun 30, 2026
What happened
WhatsApp is creating a passkey-based device linking feature for Android that uses biometric authentication to speed up and secure account access, replacing QR code scans and SMS codes. The feature is in early development and will require user approval for new device connections.
- 01WhatsApp is developing a passkey feature to link devices without QR codes on Android.
- 02The new system uses biometric authentication like fingerprint or facial recognition.
- 03It replaces SMS verification codes to prevent unauthorized remote access.
- 04QR code scanning will still be available alongside the new method.
- 05Users must set up a passkey in account settings to use the feature.
- 06The update is in early development and expected to roll out soon globally.
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