What Is WebAuthn?

Опубликовано: 23 Март 2026
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The Web Authentication API (also known as WebAuthn) is a specification written by the W3C and FIDO, with the participation of Google, Mozilla, Microsoft, Yubico, and others. The API allows servers to register and authenticate users using public key cryptography instead of a password.

To learn more about WebAuthn, or explore a demo, check out our resources:
https://webauthn.guide/
https://webauthn.io/