Passage

In plain words

Passage is a developer tool that integrates biometric authentication into web applications. It enables users to sign in using their device's built-in biometric methods, including Face ID, Touch ID, and Windows Hello. Developers can implement this authentication with minimal code, providing a quick and secure login experience without traditional passwords.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Passage makes it incredibly easy to implement modern biometric authentication in your web apps. With a few lines of code, your users can quickly and securely authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, or any other biometric built into their devices.

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