X is reportedly working on bringing password support to its Android app

X (formerly known as Twitter) may soon bring support for passkeys to its Android app, according to a report. The social media platform introduced Passkeys, which is an alternative method for logging into user accounts without asking for passwords, on iOS devices in January, and now it may soon be available for Android users. The feature is reportedly currently in beta testing and has been spotted in the public beta version of the app. It is likely to be rolled out globally in the coming weeks.

Spotted by AssembleDebug via The SP Android , support for access keys on Android App X has been seen in several lines of code in the latest beta release — beta version 10.32.0-beta — as well as in the beta app itself. Passwords are introduced in addition to existing security measures such as two-factor authentication (2FA) and password reset protection. It appears inside the app as in the screenshot shared below.

Password feature in X’s Android app beta
Photo credit: SP Android

According to the report, one such line of code mentions “Enable passwords for additional protection that may be associated with your biometrics.” This section was a summary of the new setting that allows users to turn on the password feature. Once the feature rolls out, it will reportedly be available in Settings and privacy > Security and account access > Security. The option is available at the bottom of the sub menu Additional password protection section.

In fact, X users on iOS already have this feature since it debuted in January of this year. There has been no word on when it will arrive for Android users, however, the latest beta release indicates that a global release should be close. No feature release date updates.

Passwords have become a popular method to circumvent the limitations of traditional passwords. Passwords are considered hackable and remembering a random string of alphanumeric characters can often be difficult. Passwords instead rely on alternative methods including Face ID, fingerprint, PIN, authentication app or other device. Biometric protection is considered more secure than other options, but all methods offer better security compared to passwords.