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Explained · WebAuthn Level 3

How a passkey signs you in

No password is stored anywhere. Your device holds a private key, the website holds the matching public key, and every login is a fresh signature over a fresh challenge. This page generates a real key pair, signs, and verifies, byte by byte.

Runs offlineReal P-256 keys via WebCryptoNo server involved
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