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Life & fun · December 26, 2012

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Solving a very old problem — passwords

Solving a very old problem — passwords launched on December 26, 2012 with 45 votes, #45 of 501 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 13 years on.

Visit clef.io ↗Alternativestop 9% of December 2012

In plain words

Clef addresses password management by offering an alternative authentication method. The service is designed for users tired of managing multiple passwords across different accounts. It stands out by eliminating the need to remember or type passwords, instead using a mobile device-based verification system. The platform works with websites and applications that have integrated Clef's authentication service.

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