
2/25/2026 · GitLab
What this post added
Introduced Passkeys as a new authentication method, enabling passwordless sign-in and phishing-resistant two-factor authentication (2FA). Passkeys leverage WebAuthn technology and public-key cryptography, storing private keys on user devices and public keys on GitLab. They support device biometrics (fingerprint, face recognition, PIN) and are compatible with desktop browsers, mobile devices, and FIDO2 hardware security keys.