[Mercari, Inc.] Mercari introduces biometric authentication “passkey” for all logins
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Press release: January 29, 2024
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Mercari introduces biometric “passkey” for all logins
*~Use your face or fingerprint to authenticate your experience more smoothly~* Mercari, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Mercari”) is pleased to announce that it has introduced “Passkey,” a passwordless biometric authentication function when logging into “Mercari.” This feature was introduced (*1) from the Bitcoin trading service and has been gradually expanded, but from January 29, 2024, it will be applied to all logins on the app.
*1: Flea market app “Mercari” supports biometric authentication “Passkey” that does not require a password (April 2023)
https://about.mercari.com/press/news/articles/20230414_passkeys/
Mercari has provided multiple identity authentication services to create a safe and secure marketplace, such as phone number
authentication (*2) and 3D Secure 2.0 (*3) authentication. In response to feedback from customers that “re-registration failed” when migrating devices and “it’s cumbersome when changing models,” we introduced a “passkey” in April 2023. .
Since its introduction, we have expanded the functions that allow you to use passkeys to change personal information and settings, charge sales proceeds, etc., and now you can now use passkeys to log in to the Mercari app. Compared to phone number authentication, this method has the advantage of not having to wait for an SMS to arrive and is less likely to fail because there is no need to input information, allowing you to use Mercari more smoothly.
Please note that Mercari does not store biometric information such as the customer’s fingerprints and face required for authentication, so you can use it with confidence.
Mercari will continue to strive for development using the latest technology in order to provide a highly secure marketplace for our customers.
*2: Procedures for phone number authentication
(https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/772/)
*3: Regarding personal authentication service (3D Secure 2.0) ( https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1335/
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* ■About “passkey”*
– How to Use
1. Select “My Page – Personal Information Settings”
2. Select “Biometrics”
3. Select “Register biometric authentication”
4. Enter the verification number sent to your mobile phone number via SMS and complete the verification process.
5. Register your “passkey”
*For iOS Face ID, you may need permission to use it with the Mercari app. *For iOS, Touch ID (fingerprint), Face
You can use your ID (face) or passcode; on Android you can use your fingerprint, iris, face or screen lock authentication (PIN, pattern). – Terminals where “passkey” can be used
Android: 9.0 or higher
iOS: 16.0 or higher
*The biometric authentication function may not be available depending on the model and OS.
Please check the Mercari Guide for details.
https://help.jp.mercari.com/guide/articles/1103/
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