Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Passkey pop up everywhere, Mike Pound explains what they are! Check out Brilliant's courses and start for free at brilliant.org/computerphile (episode sponsor) -- More links in full description below ↓↓↓

Dr Mike Pound is based at the University of Nottingham.

This video was previously titled "What is a Passkey?"

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