Ever forgot your TikTok password? We’ve all been there. But here’s a piece of exciting news for all you TikTokers using iPhones out there: you’ll soon be able to forget your TikTok password for good, and not in a bad way!
What’s Up With Apple’s Passkeys?
Last year, Apple started a trend by introducing passkeys – a feature in iOS 16, designed to make signing in a whole lot easier. Passkeys are the digital equivalent of your house keys, but for your online accounts. They’re a secure way to unlock your accounts using Face ID or Touch ID, without having to remember those pesky passwords!
TikTok’s Step Toward Passkeys:
Although it’s a little late, TikTok has finally caught up to this trend, announcing that it’ll bring passkeys to its iOS users. That means you’ll be able to use your face or fingerprint, instead of a password, to log in to your TikTok account from your iPhone!
Who’s Helping TikTok Make this Shift?
To make this happen, TikTok has teamed up with the FIDO Alliance. This organization is all about developing and promoting better ways to authenticate online, reducing the need for traditional passwords that can be forgotten or stolen.
Rollout Plan for TikTok Passkeys:
Starting this month, TikTok will roll out passkey support for its iPhone app in select markets. Here’s a quick glance at where and when this new feature is landing:
“Initially, TikTok will bring passkey support to its iPhone app users in Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. In addition to being limited to select markets to start, passkey will also be an iOS-only feature for now.”
– 9to5mac
| Region | Support Begins |
|---|---|
| Asia | This month |
| Africa | This month |
| Australia | This month |
| South America | This month |
And what about other areas and non-iPhone users? Don’t worry; TikTok plans to expand this feature over time.
Impact and What’s Next?
Even though the U.S. isn’t on the initial list, TikTok’s decision to join the passkey revolution will likely help more people learn about this handy, password-free option.
This step by TikTok follows similar moves by Apple and Google. Passkeys are showing up in more and more places – it’s a new trend that’s making the internet simpler and safer for everyone.
Wrapping Up
In a nutshell, TikTok is making it easier for you to keep your account secure without having to remember another password. So, the next time you forget your TikTok password, don’t sweat it – passkeys are coming to make your TikTok login as simple as a glance or a touch!
